• J Trauma · May 2003

    Review

    Fluid resuscitation in the Canadian Forces.

    • R J Brisebois.
    • Canadian Armed Forces, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. ronaldbrisebois@shaw.ca
    • J Trauma. 2003 May 1;54(5 Suppl):S36-8.

    AbstractIn general, the Canadian Forces follow widely accepted principles of fluid resuscitation. These are simply guidelines for fluid resuscitation, and the Canadian Forces currently do not have an absolute doctrine that the clinician in the field must follow. In addition, these principles are adapted to our field environment and the tactical situation that may present itself. In general, Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines are followed not only for fluid resuscitation but also for the overall resuscitation of the patient. Ringer's lactate is the primary resuscitation fluid that is used. Emphasis is placed on attempting to control ongoing hemorrhage specifically either with direct pressure, surgical control, or splinting of long bone or pelvic fractures at the earliest possible stage.

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