| Front | What are PASG (Pneumatic AntiShock Garment)? |
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| Back | These were originally developed by the military for fighter pilots who wore them as g-suits. The military needed to increase the pilot's systolic blood pressure to keep the pilot from losing consciousness at high altitudes or while performing certain maneuvers; many studies have now shown that while the g-suit works very efficiently on healthy fighter pilots, it does not resolve shock in the typical trauma patient. |
Tags: 28, abdominal, genitourinary, injuries
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