Dilemma of crystalloid resuscitation in non-exsanguinating polytrauma: what is too much?

Background Aggressive crystalloid resuscitation increases morbidity and mortality in exsanguinating patients. Polytrauma patients with severe tissue injury and subsequent inflammatory response without major blood loss also need resuscitation. This study investigated crystalloid and blood product res...

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Main Authors: Falco Hietbrink, Luke Leenen, Karlijn van Wessem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000593.full