The hemodynamic changes after multiple firearm injuries in a swine model / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo investigate the hemodynamic changes after multiple firearm injuries in a swine model. Methods Twelve pigs were divided into 2 groups randomly, with control group ( n =6) subjected to catheterization only. Multiple trauma group ( n =6) was subjected to tangential fracture of parietal bone and comminuted fractures of bilateral femora (ISS≥16) using 5 8 mm bullets. The hemodynamic changes, including MAP, PAP, PAWP, CO, SVRI and portal vein blood flow, were observed at different time intervals up to 72 h after trauma or catheterization. At the same time, gastric pHi was measured as well. Results Compared with control group pigs in multiple trauma group suffered a hyperdynamic circulation developed at 48～72 hours. The cardiac output rose and vascular resistance declined obviously. The pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure elevated significantly. Mean artery pressure, portal vein blood flow and gastric pHi declined significantly. Conclusion Without severe blood loss and hemorrhagic shock, the decrease of portal vein blood flow and viscera underperfusion still took place after multiple firearm injuries.