Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gravity Suits

Double-layered inflatable suits which, when inflated, exert pressure on the lower part of the wearer's body. The suits are used to improve or stabilize the circulatory state, i.e., to prevent hypotension, control hemorrhage, and regulate blood pressure. The suits are also used by pilots under positive acceleration.

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Abstract

Double-layered inflatable suits which, when inflated, exert pressure on the lower part of the wearer's body. The suits are used to improve or stabilize the circulatory state, i.e., to prevent hypotension, control hemorrhage, and regulate blood pressure. The suits are also used by pilots under positive acceleration.

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33 entry terms
  • Antigravity Suits
  • Pneumatic Suits
  • Pressure Suits
  • Gravity Suit
  • Pneumatic Suit
  • Pressure Suit
  • Suit, Antigravity
  • Suit, Gravity
  • Suit, Pneumatic
  • Suit, Pressure
  • Suits, Antigravity
  • Anti-Shock Trousers
  • Antishock Trousers
  • MAST Suit
  • Medical Anti-Shock Trousers
  • Military Anti-Shock Trousers
  • Military Antishock Trousers
  • Anti Shock Trousers
  • Anti-Shock Trouser, Medical
  • Anti-Shock Trousers, Medical
  • Anti-Shock Trousers, Military
  • Antishock Trousers, Military
  • MAST Suits
  • Medical Anti Shock Trousers
  • Medical Anti-Shock Trouser
  • Military Anti Shock Trousers
  • Suit, MAST
  • Trouser, Medical Anti-Shock
  • Trousers, Anti-Shock
  • Trousers, Antishock
  • Trousers, Medical Anti-Shock
  • Trousers, Military Anti-Shock
  • Trousers, Military Antishock

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

MAST suit (Military or Medical Anti-Shock Trousers) goes here (do not add MILITARY MEDICINE); SPACE SUITS is also available

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History Note

76(75); was see under CLOTHING 1975

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Previous Indexing

  • Clothing (1966-1974)
  • Protective Clothing (1970-1974)

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  1. E07w.440

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gravity Suits. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005676. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005676
  2. Gravity Suits. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73231359