FLUID RESUSCITATION CURRENT THINKING Dr Sean R Santos CGH
Objectives Define Shock Consider methods for recognising the shocked casualty Discuss pre-hospital management In-hospital Management Future Developments
Shock Failure to achieve adequate perfusion and oxygenation of the tissues
Types of shock Hypovolaemic Cardiogenic Inc Tamponade/Tension Septic Neurogenic Anaphylactic
Hypovolaemic Shock
Class I 750 mL (15%) ● Slightly anxious ● Normal blood pressure ● Heart rate < 100 / min ● Respirations / min ● Urinary output 30 mL / hour ● Warm skin, Normal Cap Refill
Class II mL (15-30%) ● Anxious ● Normal blood pressure ● Heart rate > 100 / min ● Decreased pulse pressure ● Respirations / min ● Urinary output mL / hour ● Pale, Cool, Cap Refill Delayed
Class III mL (30-40%) ● Confused, anxious ● Decreased blood pressure ● Heart rate > 120 / min ● Decreased pulse pressure ● Respirations / min ● Urinary output 5-15 mL / hour ● V. Pale, Sweaty, Cap refill V Delayed
Class IV >2000 mL (>40%) ● Confused, lethargic ● Hypotension ● Heart rate > 140 / min ● Decreased pulse pressure ● Respirations >35 / min ● Urinary output negligible
Pulses Radial70-80 mmHg Femoral60-70 mmHg Carotid≤60 mmHg
Early Indicators Resp Rate Colour Cap refill Mental State
Management Historical New Strategies
Historical Two Large Bore Cannulae Two Litres Of Fluid Continue Replacement until HR Normal Control Bleeding
New Strategies Preservation Bleeding Control Fluid Management
Preservation Rapid Transfer Surgical/Radiological Management of Bleeding Permissive Hypotension Immobilisation of Fractures Gentle Handling to preserve Clot
Preservation Visible Haemorrhage Direct Pressure Indirect Pressure Tourniquet
Tourniquets Proximal Adequate Pressure Communication, Orange for Visibility Aim for max 2 hours Adequate facilities on release
Clot Promotion Quick Clot Dressings Fibrin Sealants
Pelvic Slings
Fluid Management Isotonic Fluids Colloids Hypertonic Fluids
Colloids vs. Crystalloids Stay in circulation Plasma Expand May disrupt Clotting Direct and Dilutional Anaphylaxis ? Cellular acidosis Lesser Volume All fluid compartments No direct effect on Clotting ? Cellular function better preserved Greater volume c. X3
Not What How Much
PulseNothing No pulse250ml Bolus ? Response ? Repeat UnconsciousMeasure BP ≤100 mmHg 250ml ≥100 mmHg Nothing
Route Big IV Cannula Intra Osseous
Current/Future Developments Hypertonic Solutions Damage Control Resuscitation Damage Control Surgery
Hypertonic Solutions 5, 7.5, 10%Saline +/- Colloid Rapid, Sustained BP increase Small Volume Diuresis ↓ Intracranial Pressure
Damage Control Resuscitation Damage Control Surgery
Damage Control Resuscitation Lethal TriadHypothermia Acidosis Coagulopathy
Damage Control Resuscitation Permissive Hypotension Haemostatic Resuscitation Damage Control Surgery
Haemostatic Resuscitation Packed Cell1unit FFP1unit Platelets1 bag/4-6 Calcium, Tranexamic Acid, Factor VIIa
Damage Control Surgery
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Conclusions Recognition Preservation Small Volume Resuscitation Control Of Bleeding