A new device for the inflation of the antigravity suit.
The 'Schuco' orthopaedic tourniquet inflator can be simply converted into a suitable device for inflating an antigravity suit (G-suit). The antigravity suit may be used on neurosurgical patients undergoing procedures in the sitting position to help prevent hypotension and air embolism. The availability of this device may encourage the more widespread use of an antigravity suit in neuro-anaesthetic practice.
D001921:Brain / Q000601:surgery; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000517:prevention & control; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000517:prevention & control; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure