Is the use of greater than 1 L of intravenous crystalloids associated with worse outcomes in trauma patients?
Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines recommend only 1 L of intravenous (IV) crystalloid before transitioning to blood products. We sought to determine if receiving>1 L of IV crystalloid during the initial resuscitation is associated with worse outcomes. We also sought to determine if receiving no crystalloids is associated with better outcomes.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tony Zitek, Ramsey Ataya, Lian Farino, Salman Mohammed, Glenn Miller Source Type: research
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