Bolus versus Continuous Fluid Resuscitation and Splenectomy for Treatment of Uncontrolled Hemorrhagic Shock after Massive Splenic Injury

Abstract

Continuous infusion of RL combined with splenectomy was followed by significantly less bleeding than bolus infusion of RL and improved survival time compared with untreated animals. Continuous HTS infusion and bolus infusion of HTS with splenectomy resulted in minimal blood loss and improved survival compared with untreated animals. No significant difference in blood loss or survival time was observed between bolus and continuous HTS infusion.