Small volume hypertonic resuscitation using hyperosmotic-hyperoncotic solutions offers unique physiologic, clinical and logistic benefits
in the treatment of hemorrhagic shock, traumatic head injury and combat casualty care. The efficacy and safety of solutions such as
hypertonic saline dextran continue to be confirmed in animal research and
clinical trials.
The Hypertonic Resuscitation Website (HRW) is a source of data and comprehensive information on the basic science
understanding and clinical use of hypertonic resuscitation. The site will also facilitate and be the gateway for an open forum for
exchanging data and theories to enhance the understanding of various aspects of hypertonic resuscitation.
Hypertonic Saline Interest Group (HSIG) is an informal union of scientists and clinicians that meet every two years at the
International Conference on Hypertonic Resuscitation. If you would like to be added to an email list of the HSIG to receive
announcements of relevant, future meetings and publications please email Mary
Townsend. This Website and associated forum will provide a virtual meeting place for presentation of data and debate on hypertonic resuscitation. Visit this Website for announcements
on joining the HSIG and its activities.
The most useful feature of the website, according to your email, is the
Literature
References. We now list 880+ references.
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This page last updated April 11, 2000