Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death. In Tanzania, PPH alone contributes up to 28% of total maternal deaths annually. In addition, 28% of women who die from hemorrhage deliver in a hospital. One tool to aid in preventing these deaths is the Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG). The NASG is a low technology compression device, which, when placed around the lower body of a woman with obstetric hemorrhage, will decrease bleeding, reverse shock, and buy the woman time until she can reach definitive care. 

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