A standard g-suit is like a pair of chaps, with an air bladder that inflates over 5 areas of the body - at the abdomen, the front of each thigh, and the side of each calf - and cut-outs that allow for mobility at the knees and groin. See G-suit Pictures and G-suit Basics for more information.

Fighter pilots need a lot of pressure, more than 5 psi, which equals 258 mm Hg. To check blood pressure, the cuff is usually pumped up to 200 mm Hg before releasing the pressure. A good blood pressure reading is below 120/80 mm Hg. By comparison, research on g-suits and MAST (Military/Medical Anti-Shock Trousers) has shown that the pressure required to relieve Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) symptoms is 40-50 mm Hg.

A g-suit puts pressure on the abdomen and legs to return blood to the heart and brain. Pressure of 40-50 mm Hg can relieve symptoms of Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). Pressure of 250 mm Hg or more helps prevent blackouts for fighter pilots experiencing positive G's. A g-suit can be inflated manually and the pressure is easily adjustable.

That depends on your body and the type of implant you receive. Most of the new units are very small and appear no larger than a pill bottle lid. It will be easier to see if you are skinny, but it will not make you look like a freak.

The research seems promising; I have not found any information that says a g-suit does not work for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). Each person's results with a g-suit will vary because of differences in illness, symptoms, level of disability, expectations, and fit. It is possible that people who are bedbound could at least sit up better with a g-suit. Including a g-suit, there are many ways to treat Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). It may take some trial and error to find what is right for you.

I wear my g-suit all the time, anytime I am sitting or standing up, even to go out. The only time I do not wear it is when sleeping or bathing.

The label on the g-suit states: Do not iron or dry clean. Plug air inlet port securely. Wash with mild soap and with water not over 120 degrees F. The material of the outer shell of this anti-g garment is an inherent fire resistant material that will not melt or drip and can be laundered without losing its fire resistant properties. No retreatment is necessary.

ABREVA® comes in a convenient 2.0-gram tube so that you can easily carry it with you and apply as directed. ABREVA® is a smooth, white cream that has no smell or taste. It dries clear so that it can be your secret weapon against cold sores.

The EVAHEART LVAS is about the size of a tennis ball (approximately 58mm diameter x 76mm high), and is made out of titanium. The external components consist of a Controller (240 x 308 x 82mm) and 2 batteries (each 171 x 78 x 44mm), which are carried in a specially designed case. The total weight of the carried items is approximately 5.7 kg (12.5 lbs.)

Infected birds have red, swollen, runny, or crusty eyes; in extreme cases the eyes become swollen shut or crusted over, and the birds become essentially blind. Birds in this condition obviously have trouble feeding. You might see them staying on the ground, under the feeder, trying to find seeds. If the infected bird dies, it is usually not from the conjunctivitis itself, but rather from starvation, exposure, or predation as a result of not being able to see. MORE PHOTOS

Mould usually is hairy or fuzzy looking and can be black, green or white and usually grows in circular patches. If mould should develop in your Kombucha Tea, throw everything away, sterilize the equipment and start over with a Kombucha colony from a new source.

Vitiligo appears as uneven white patches on the skin, that may vary from lighter tan to complete absence of pigment. Many people develop vitiligo bilaterally, in other words, if it appears on one elbow, it often appears on the other elbow. Researchers do not completely understand why this is. Others develop what is known as segmental vitiligo, where the patches develop in only one area or on only one side of the body.

These have been mentioned to me several times, when I talk to people about the g-suit. I do not know what they are called. I do not know what they look like or how they work. I also do not know if a person can walk around in them. It would be difficult to get even pressure and could be dangerous with too much pressure that causes decreased blood circulation.

Research has been done that shows successful use of a g-suit for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). I decided to try it to see if it would work for me, also. It has definitely improved the quality of My Life, and I keep improving.

Although the g-suit is now used in the military for fighter pilots and by NASA astronauts, it was originally invented for medical use. It was first used during surgery in 1903 by the inventor George Crile. The Origin of the Anti-G Suit - A Link Between Clinical Surgery and Aviation Medicine by Dr. Wilfrid H. Brook has more information on the history of the g-suit.

The pages called Wearing the G-suit and Before and After the G-suit provide more information on my experiences with wearing a g-suit. I do know that some treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have worked better for people who have a milder case (more hours of activity in their day). Depending on how much they are affected by Orthostatic Intolerance (OI), possibly a g-suit would give them the boost they need.

When taking the OI test at your doctor's office, be sure to discuss any possible problems with wearing a g-suit (or trying other OI treatments) that are specific to your health. For instance, your doctor may not recommend it, if you have pulmonary edema or congestive heart failure. (2) (These can be reasons not to use MAST trousers.) Also, discuss the possibility of decreased circulation to your legs and feet.

Yes, I wear the g-suit all day, both at home and when I go out. When I started wearing the g-suit in public, I was very self-conscious about it. It felt like everybody was looking at me and I had no idea what they were thinking. It seemed hard to go from a hidden illness to an obvious illness. When I considered not wearing the g-suit out, it was a very easy decision. It was working and I needed it.

I am very happy when people ask me about the g-suit. People very rarely consider that it may be for an illness. Some know it is a g-suit but do not know why I wear it. Others think it is for weight loss, fashion, hiding a puppy, floating, or a knee brace. They usually think it is for something very athletic and depending on the season, guesses include pants for parachuting, rock climbing, horseback riding, rodeo, motorcycling, bicycling, flying, hunting, or skiing.

The Defroster switch is on an 11 minute timer relay which goes under the dash. The switch is on a wire "leash" to allow positioning the LED lighted touch switch any place in the dash or under using the mounting flange. The mounting switch plate is 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) long, 1 (2.54 cm) inch wide, with a 9/16 (14.28 mm) inch mounting hole. The button is a touch button so do not expect it to click, move or switch until you put power to it.