The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery
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It is known that a successful outcome after injury requires haemostasis and replacement of intra- and extracellular fluid losses. In situations of controlled haemorrhage rapid replacement of these fluid losses is likely to be associated with the least morbidity. ⋯ The 'end' therefore in resuscitation of the injured is a normovolaemic, normotensive patient who is physiologically stable and able to have definitive management of his/her anatomic injuries. The 'means' are good prehospital care, accurate initial assessment and resuscitation that employs temporary and definitive haemostasis combined with adequate volumes of appropriately chosen and delivered resuscitation fluid.