Effects of sustained post-traumatic shock and initial fluid resuscitation on extravascular lung water content and pulmonary vascular pressures in a porcine model of shock.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Nirmalan, M; Willard, T; Edwards, D J; Dark, P; Little, R A
- Source
- BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia; August 2003, Vol. 91 Issue: 2 p224-232, 9p
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- ISSN
- 00070912; 14716771
The temporal evolution of lung injury following post-traumatic shock is poorly understood. In the present study we have tested the hypothesis that manifestations of pulmonary vascular dysfunction may be demonstrable within the first hour after the onset of shock.