J Trauma
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To study myocardial oxygen balance during fluid resuscitation for uncontrolled hemorrhage. ⋯ For uncontrolled hemorrhage at initial bleeding rates of 100 mL/min or more, the time interval from injury to cardiac oxygen deficit is inversely related to the infusion rate. A detailed study of the myocardial oxygen balance provides a pathophysiologic rationale for fluid restriction in the initial management of uncontrolled hemorrhage.