antishock suit
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pneumatic antishock garment — An inflatable suit used to apply pressure to the peripheral circulation, thus reducing blood flow and fluid exudation into tissues, to maintain central blood flow in the presence of shock. SYN … Medical dictionary
Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment — The Non Pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG) is a low technology first aid device used to treat hypovolemic shock. It s efficacy for reducing maternal deaths due to obstetrical hemorrhage is being researched. Obstetrical hemorrhage is heavy… … Wikipedia
Military Anti-Shock Trousers — are medical devices used to treat severe blood loss. It is also indicated for the stabilization of unstable pelvic fractures in the field prior to transport.Usually called MAST , and sometimes Pneumatic Anti Shock Garments or PASG , they were… … Wikipedia
Military anti-shock trousers — are medical devices used to treat severe blood loss. They are also indicated for the stabilization of unstable pelvic fractures in the field prior to transport. Usually called MAST , and sometimes pneumatic anti shock garments (PASG), they were… … Wikipedia
