Hypertonic Resuscitation for Trauma
Give Hypertonic Fluid for Shock or Head Injury
Give if patient has any criteria below at any time during treatment/transport
Trauma + Shock
Systolic blood pressure 70 mmHg or less
OR
Systolic blood pressure 71 – 90
and pulse rate more than 107
Head Injury
Unconscious
OR
GCS 3 - 8
Any Blood Pressure
CALL BIOTEL
| 1. Known or suspected pregnancy | 6. Ongoing CPR |
| 2. No IV access (cannot give HS through IO) | 7. Injury to treatment >4 hours |
| 3. Age <15 or estimated weight <50 kg if age unknown | 8. Burns >20% TBS |
| 4. Patient received > 2 liters NS or LR | 9. Known prisoner |
| 5. Hypothermia (T < 28°C) | 10.Drowning or asphyxia |
Notify BioTel if Bag is Opened but fluid Not Given (BONG)
HS Card Word Document