Heimlich H J
Med Instrum. 1983 Jan-Feb;17(1):29-31.
The Heimlich chest drainage valve was developed so that the process of draining the pleural cavity could be accomplished in a safe, relatively simple, and efficient manner. Replacing the cumbersome underwater drainage bottle system, the Heimlich valve connects to chest tubing and allows fluid and air to pass in one direction only. The valve, which functions in any position, need never be clamped, and regulated suction can be attached to it if necessary. The valve drains into a plastic bag that can be held at any level, allowing the patient undergoing chest drainage to be ambulatory simply by carrying the bag. The construction and function of the valve is easily understood by medical and nursing staffs. It is presterilized, stored in a sterile package, and readily utilized on emergency vehicles and in the operating room.
海姆利希胸腔引流阀的研发目的是使胸腔引流过程能够以安全、相对简单且高效的方式完成。海姆利希阀取代了笨重的水下引流瓶系统，它连接到胸管，只允许液体和空气单向通过。该阀在任何位置均可发挥作用，无需夹闭，如有必要还可连接调节性吸引装置。该阀排入一个可放置在任何高度的塑料袋中，使得接受胸腔引流的患者只需携带袋子就能自由活动。医护人员很容易理解该阀的构造和功能。它经过预消毒，储存在无菌包装中，可方便地用于急救车辆和手术室。
