Clinical use of the "G-suit".
The "G-suit," a device for combating hypovolemic shock with external pneumatic counterpressure, represents an application of an old idea to a relatively common medical problem. Its simplicity of use and quick therapeutic effect buys time for the patient with hypovolemic shock, whether the suit is applied in the prehospital or emergency department setting.
D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005676:Gravity Suits / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D012769:Shock / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000517:prevention & control