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Volume infusion in experimental refractory shock.

J A Smith, J N Norman

    The British Journal of Surgery
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    Refractory shock is not primarily caused by heart failure. Infusing large fluid volumes in hemorrhagic shock improved oxygen balance and was well-tolerated by the heart, supporting its continued use in resuscitation.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Physiology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Shock Pathophysiology

    Background:

    • Clinical practice often involves large fluid volumes for shock resuscitation, contrasting with theories of primary myocardial failure.
    • Refractory shock is a critical condition where conventional therapies are insufficient.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and cardiac tolerance of volume infusion in a canine hemorrhagic shock model.
    • To determine if primary myocardial failure contributes significantly to refractory shock.

    Main Methods:

    • Induction of refractory hemorrhagic shock in canines by maintaining mean arterial blood pressure at 40 mmHg for 2 hours.
    • Administration of volume infusion to maintain central venous pressure between 0-2 mmHg for an additional 2 hours.

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  • Assessment of oxygen balance and myocardial tolerance to fluid infusion.

    • Main Results:

    • Fluid infusion significantly improved oxygen balance compared to no additional fluid.
    • The infused volumes were well-tolerated by the myocardium in the state of refractory shock.
    • No evidence suggested primary myocardial failure as a major cause of refractory shock.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary myocardial failure is unlikely to be a primary etiological factor in refractory shock.
    • Volume infusion remains a crucial component of shock resuscitation when appropriate monitoring is in place.
    • Aggressive fluid resuscitation is safe and effective in improving outcomes in hemorrhagic shock.