J Trauma
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Comparative Study
The effects of varying fluid volume and rate of resuscitation during uncontrolled hemorrhage.
The role of rate and volume of infusion in survival from experimental uncontrolled hemorrhage was evaluated. ⋯ Rapid infusion of moderate volume of isotonic saline improved survival in uncontrolled hemorrhage. Extreme volumes, infused rapidly, also resulted in higher survival rates compared with those observed in nonresuscitated rats.