Fluid Therapy in Trauma

Fluid and Blood Therapy in Trauma

Initial fluid resuscitation in conjunction with temporary hemostasis should aim at maintenance of vital organ perfusion above critical levels. Judicious use of fluids is indicated in this early stage. Complete volume replacement is done once permanent hemostasis has been achieved. Mild (20%-40%) hemodilution produces hypercoagulability, while further hemodilution results in hypocoagulability. R...

Fluid Therapy in the Trauma Patient Emergency & Critical Care

Dogs and cats frequently present to veterinarians in hypovolemic shock following trauma. Blunt trauma from motor vehicles is by far the most common cause of trauma, and intravenous fluid therapy is one of the most important modalities of shock management in these patients. This lecture will cover fluid therapy options and their indications in patients presenting with a variety of complications ...

Fluid resuscitation in trauma

Appropriate fluid replacement is an essential component of trauma fluid resuscitation. Once he orrhage is controlled, restoration of normovolemia is a priority. In the presence of uncontrolled haemorrhage, aggressive fluid management may be harmful. The crystalloid-colloid debate continues but existing clinical practice is more likely to reflect local biases rather than evidence based medicine....

Current Issues in Fluid Resuscitation Following Trauma

Fluid Choice for Resuscitation in Trauma

The “ideal” fluid replacement regimen in trauma patients is still discussed controversially. Aside from blood, several nonblood alternatives—including crystalloids, hypertonic solutions, albumin, and nonprotein (synthetic) colloids—are available to correct hypovolemia in the trauma patient. Interpretation of the literature is difficult because of variations in study design, patient population, ...