Journal of intravenous nursing : the official publication of the Intravenous Nurses Society
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Injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease and cancer. The success of resuscitation after an acute injury is dependent on providing adequate oxygenation, restoring intravascular fluid volume, and maintaining optimum cardiac output and cellular perfusion. ⋯ Care of the trauma patient is a dynamic process and requires ongoing evaluation of clinical parameters. Fluid resuscitation is a central component in the overall management of the trauma patient.