Alternative names
Pneumatic anti-shock garment
Type of medical device or related product
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
GMDN related code(s)
42840
Antishock wear system (A device assembly designed to acutely treat a patient in circulatory shock (i.e., inadequate blood flow due to haemorrhage, hypothermia, or other causes). It includes a wearable component (e.g., trousers, suit, stockings, and/or boots) and a pump used to inflate the wearable component and increase resistance to blood flow in certain areas of the body to increase perfusion of vital organs (i.e., heart and lungs).)
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