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The use of military antishock trousers in trauma—a reevaluation

1989; Elsevier BV; Volume: 7; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0736-4679(89)90153-4

2352-5029

Paul A. Schneider, Joyce Mitchell, E Jackson Allison,

Restraint-Related Deaths

The military antishock trousers (MAST) continue to be used widely. The physiologic mechanisms of action have been further elucidated. There are many potential complications associated with their use, some of which are serious. While most observations in the past were based on dog studies or human volunteers, clinical studies are now providing new information that questions the usefulness of the MAST.