The History of Hemorrhagic Shock and Damage Control Resuscitation

Am Surg. 2021 Apr 15:31348211011098. doi: 10.1177/00031348211011098. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe understanding and management of hemorrhagic shock have evolved significantly over the last 400 years. Injured patients in shock mandate immediate surgeon involvement. Every graduating surgical resident and every surgeon taking trauma call should thoroughly understand the concepts of damage control resuscitation and be prepared to care for these patients. This review seeks to revisit the history of hemorrhagic shock and the evolution of damage control resuscitation.PMID:33856934 | DOI:10.1177/00031348211011098

Source: The American Surgeon - April 15, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: David R Velez Source Type: research