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    J Clin Anesth. 2008 Nov;20(7):538-41. Epub 2008 Nov 18.

    Management of hemorrhagic shock when blood is not an option.

    Source

    National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. cmack003@umaryland.edu

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE:

    To describe an alternative approach to management of severe life- threatening hemorrhagic shock and the outcome when blood was not a treatment option.

    DESIGN:

    Case Report of the use of a Hemoglobin Based Oxygen Carrier (HBOC-201)when control of hemorrhage and intravenous crystalloids were unsuccessful in reversal of hemorrhagic shock and progressive ischemia.

    SETTING:

    Trauma Center.

    PATIENTS:

    Jehovah's Witness.

    OUTCOME:

    Hospital discharge and 6 month follow-up uneventful.

    PMID:
    19019664
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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