A novel fluid resuscitation strategy modulates pulmonary transcription factor activation in a murine model of hemorrhagic shock

INTRODUCTION: Combining the hemodynamic and immune benefits of hypertonic saline with the anti-inflammatory effects of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor pentoxifylline (HSPTX) as a hemorrhagic shock resuscitation strategy reduces lung injury when compared with the effects of Ringer's lactate (RL)...

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Main Authors: Todd W. Costantini, Jessica Deree, J.O. Martins, James G. Putnam, Tercio de Campos, Raul Coimbra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2010-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322010000600010