Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesth. Analg.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · May 2023
Association Between Profound Shock Signs and Peripheral Intravenous Access Success Rates in Trauma Patients in the Prehospital Scenario: A Retrospective Study.
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in trauma patients, and establishment of intravenous (IV) access is essential for volume resuscitation, a key component in the treatment of hemorrhagic shock. IV access among patients in shock is generally considered more challenging, although data to support this notion are lacking. ⋯ The presence of profound shock in trauma patients in the prehospital scenario is associated with an increased number of attempts required for IV access establishment.