What is a PASG device?

Medical anti-shock trousers (MAST), also known as military anti-shock trousers or pneumatic anti-shock garments (PASG), are medical devices made of synthetic inflatable air bladders which are applied to a patient’s abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities.

What does PASG do to breathing?

PASG application produced significant elevations in right and left ventricular filling pressures. The left ventricular filling pressure response was significantly less with positive pressure respiration.

Do mast pants work?

MAST trousers are a medical device that was initially designed to provide auto transfusion by compression of the abdomen and lower extremities. Since it development there has been little evidence to support claims that this device actually auto transfused or improved mortality in patients suffering from hypovalemia.

How does the anti-shock garment work?

An anti-shock garment is a stretchy wrap that stabilizes a woman in shock from postpartum hemorrhage by applying pressure to her lower body and abdomen. This device adds time to seek treatment – and this can save a woman’s life. This video will show how to put the garment on and how to remove it safely.

What is Mast suit used for?

Medical anti-shock trousers (pneumatic anti-shock garments) for circulatory support in patients with trauma.

How do you use anti-shock garment?

The non-pneumatic anti-shock garments like bottom half suit and consists of three pairs the first of segments, the first segments are placed around the patient’s legs and the second three segments are placed around her pelvis and abdomen during the application for postpartum hemorrhage.

What are trauma pants?

Trauma air pants are designed to promote emergency care for the victim experiencing hypovolemic shock. They provide complete counter-pressure around the legs and abdomen, combining safety and comfort for the patient. They can be applied easily and quickly.

How do I use PASG?

Attach the foot pump to the PASG by connecting the two short rubber tubes to the leg tubes on the trousers, using a twisting motion. Close the stopcock on each leg tube. Connect the long tube to the abdominal section of the garment and close the stopcock. Check the casualty’s blood pressure.

When do you use anti-shock garment?

Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment is to be worn until the patient’s vital sign have stabilized for 2 h or more, include blood loss < 50 ml/hr., pulse < 100 bpm and systolic blood pressure > 100 mmhg.