If a mother is hemorrhaging after delivery, several medications and maneuvers are used to help stop the bleeding. In a small rural hospital, if the bleeding continues, it may be necessary to transfer the patient to a larger center where surgery can be performed. As a temporizing measure prior to transport, a non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) or "pantalon antichoc" (in French) may be placed. It is placed on the legs and trunk to raise the blood pressure and push the blood toward the heart, lungs, and brain. The part that wraps around the abdomen pushes on the aorta to decrease the blood flow to the uterus. Today part of the training was to demonstrate and then role play with the pantalon antichoc.
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