Prolonged Field Care Working Group Fluid Therapy Recommendations

Baker, B.L.; Powell, D.; Riesberg, J.; Keenan, S.

Journal of Special Operations Medicine a Peer Reviewed Journal for Sof Medical Professionals 16(1): 112-117

2016


ISSN/ISBN: 1553-9768
PMID: 27045508
Document Number: 686930
The Prolonged Field Care Working Group concurs that fresh whole blood (FWB) is the fluid of choice for patients in hemorrhagic shock, and the capability to transfuse FWB should be a basic skill set for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Medics. Prolonged field care (PFC) must also address resuscitative and maintenance fluid requirements in nonhemorrhagic conditions.

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