Journal article
Vasopressor use following traumatic injury: protocol for a systematic review
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, traumatic casualties are projected to exceed 8 million by year 2020. Haemorrhagic shock and brain injury are the leading causes of death following trauma. While intravenous fluids have traditionally been used to support organ perfusion in the setting of haemorrhage, recent investigations have suggested that restricting fluid therapy by tolerating more severe hypotension may improve survival. However, the safety of …
Authors
Hylands M; Toma A; Beaudoin N; Frenette A-J; D'Aragon F; Belley-Côté E; Hylander M; Lauzier F; Siemieniuk RA; Charbonney E
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 7, No. 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
February 2017
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014166
ISSN
2044-6055