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.

Synonyms: Anti-Shock Trousers, Military Anti-Shock Trousers Antigravity Suits Trousers, Anti-Shock Antishock Trousers, Military Pneumatic Suits MAST Suit Military Anti Shock Trousers Gravity Suit Anti Shock Trousers Medical Anti-Shock Trousers Trousers, Medical Anti-Shock Medical Anti-Shock Trouser Pressure Suits Suit, MAST Pneumatic Suit Medical Anti Shock Trousers Trousers, Military Anti-Shock MAST Suits Trousers, Military Antishock Suit, Antigravity Anti-Shock Trouser, Medical Suit, Pneumatic Military Antishock Trousers Suits, Antigravity Anti-Shock Trousers, Medical Suit, Gravity Gravity Suits Trouser, Medical Anti-Shock Suit, Pressure Antishock Trousers Military Anti-Shock Trousers Trousers, Antishock Pressure Suit

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76(75); was see under CLOTHING 1975

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

76; was see under CLOTHING 1975

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D005676

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