Fluid Resuscitation

1. The resuscitation fluids of choice for casualties in hemorrhagic shock, listed from most to least preferred, are:

 

2. Assess for hemorrhagic shock (altered mental status in the absence of brain injury and/or weak or absent radial pulse).

NOTE: Hypothermia prevention measures (See Hypothermia Pocket Guide) should be initiated while fluid resuscitation is being accomplished.

       If not in shock:

     

If in shock and blood products are available under an approved command or theater blood product administration protocol:

 

     If in shock and blood products are not available under an approved command or theater blood product administration protocol due to tactical or logistical constraints: