Hypertonic/hyperoncotic solution in hypovolemic patients: experience in the emergency room

Younes, Riad N; Birolini, Dario

Younes, Riad N; Birolini, Dario.

Younes, Riad N; University of Säo Paulo. Faculty of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Surgery and LIM-62. São Paulo. BR
Birolini, Dario; University of Säo Paulo. Faculty of Medicine. Hospital das Clínicas. Department of Surgery and LIM-62. São Paulo. BR

Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo ; 57(3): 124-128, May-June 2002. tab, graf

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-314476

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Hypertonic solutions have been studied extensively in the treatment of hypovolemic shock, both in experimental and clinical models. Safety, efficacy, and long-term effects on animals and patients have been evaluated. The present article reviews indications, safety, mortality rates, and outcome in patients with hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock who were treated after admission with a hypertonic/hyperoncotic solution under strict observation in the emergency room

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Humans; Male; Female; Adolescent; Adult; Middle Aged; Dextrans; Plasma Substitutes; Saline Solution, Hypertonic; Aged, 80 and over; Dextrans; Double-Blind Method; Follow-Up Studies; Prognosis; Saline Solution, Hypertonic; Treatment Outcome

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Dextrans / Plasma Substitutes Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2002 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of Säo Paulo/BR

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