Issues of Concern Regarding the Use of Hypertonic/Hyperoncotic Fluid Resuscitation of Hemorrhagic Hypotension

Abstract

Small volume resuscitation fluids continue to be of interest to the military and limited volume resuscitation is becoming more common in the treatment of hemorrhage in the civilian community. With renewed interest to undertake a large US-Canada multi-center clinical trial of hypertonic saline alone or combined with dextran (HSD) possibly in 2006, concerns related to the safe use of this product continue to surface. This review addresses the use of these products in uncontrolled hemorrhage models, in dehydration and addresses perceived risks associated with hypernatremia, dextran- associated anaphylactoid reactions and effects on coagulation and renal function.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA628021

Entities

People

  • Charles E Wade
  • Michael A. Dubick
  • Stephen P. Bruttig

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Blood
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Blood Flow
  • Blood Volume
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Clinical Trials
  • Health Services
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hospitals
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Molecular Weight
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies