Description
The Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a first-aid medical device designed to stabilize patients with severe obstetric hemorrhage, such as postpartum bleeding or other childbirth complications. Made of durable neoprene with Velcro fasteners, the garment is wrapped tightly around the lower body to apply external pressure, redistributing blood flow to vital organs including the heart, lungs and brain. It buys critical time and prevents shock while the patient is transported for definitive treatment.
Key Benefits
- Rapid Stabilization — Quickly controls severe bleeding and prevents shock, helping reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
- Low Cost & Reusable — An affordable, reusable solution that can be disinfected and used for multiple patients, ideal for resource-limited settings.
- Easy to Apply — Can be fitted by healthcare workers with minimal training, essential during emergencies.
- Portable & Compact — Lightweight and foldable, suitable for hospitals, clinics and field use, improving emergency care access in remote areas.
- Reduced Blood Loss — Helps minimize blood loss and improves survival chance until the patient reaches a higher-level facility.
- Versatile Use — Can also be used for other forms of hypovolemic shock beyond postpartum hemorrhage.