A 49-year old male is transported to your Emergency Department complaining of “tightness” in his chest. He is slightly pale. His skin is warm and dry. He is alert and responsive. His blood pressure is 130/88, and his pulse is 46, strong and regular. He has IV access, and is attached to the ECG monitor which shows…
Fluid Expansion as Supportive Therapy
A sub-study of the Fluid Expansion as Supportive Therapy study has provided unique insights into a critically important area of clinical medicine. Fluid resuscitation is under increasing scrutiny following the publication of a number of randomized controlled trials questioning the safety and efficacy of widely used resuscitation fluids. The abstract can be found here.