Abstract: A neonatal pneumothorax decompression device is disclosed. The device comprises a needle stabilizer, a pressure indicator, and a fluid evacuation pump. The needle stabilizer is configured to facilitate insertion of the needle into a subject's pleural cavity and to hold a needle at an adjustable length. The pressure indicator is coupled to the proximal end of the needle stabilizer and is configured to visibly display pressure within the subject's pleural cavity. The fluid evacuation pump is configured to be actuated by a user to evacuate air or fluid from the subject's pleural cavity through the needle. The fluid evacuation pump is proximally coupled to the pressure indicator and the needle stabilizer.

Abstract: Aspects include systems having an intravenous fluid bag, a tubing line assembly including tubing connected to a connector and a purge valve assembly including a spike and an outer housing. The outer housing is connected to the spike and includes a receiving end portion configured to receive the connector. The purge valve assembly further has a check valve provided within the outer housing. Generally, the purge valve assembly interconnects the fluid bag to the fluid tubing assembly for removal of air from the fluid bag prior to connection to the tubing line assembly. Various methods and purge valve assemblies provide a rapid infusion system for use. The purge valve assemblies do not require the user to reinsert the connector or spike into the intravenous fluid bag, creating a sterile solution to preparing the intravenous fluid for rapid infusion while reducing the risk of air emboli.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a medical device, such as a gastrostomy tube, are described. For example, a device includes a housing defining an outer surface, a first end, and a second end, the housing comprising an inner passage that extends from the first end of the housing to the second end of the housing, wherein the outer surface defines an aperture in fluid communication with a portion of the inner passage, and a sensing device configured to cover the aperture, the sensing device configured to detect a property of fluid within the inner passage.