Erschienen in:
01.04.2015 | Review Article
The ebb and flow of fluid (as in resuscitation)
verfasst von:
K. L. Mattox
Erschienen in:
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
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Ausgabe 2/2015
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Abstract
Since the early 1960’s “resuscitation” following major trauma involved use of replacement crystalloid fluid/estimated blood loss in volumes of 3/1, in the ambulance, emergency room, operating room and surgical intensive care unit. During the past 20 years, MAJOR paradigm shifts have occurred in this concept. As a result hypotensive resuscitation with a view towards restriction of crystalloid, and prevention of complications has occurred. Improved results in both civilian and military environments have been reported. As a result there is new focus on trauma surgical involvement in all aspects of trauma patient management, focus on early aggressive surgical approaches (which may or may not involve an operation), and movement from crystalloid to blood, plasma, and platelet replacement therapy.