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Pocket NCO · 09-06-2009, 20:16

Hypertonic Saline hasn't hit the common grunt level yet but combat medics carry hextend for hypovolemic situations as well as NS and LR depending on mission. I do know a couple of EMT-P's here in Indiana that use hypertonic saline for TBI on their runs with good results but I unfortunately have no studies to share reinforcing their success.

09-06-2009, 20:16	#6
Pocket NCO Asset Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 5	Colloids Hypertonic Saline hasn't hit the common grunt level yet but combat medics carry hextend for hypovolemic situations as well as NS and LR depending on mission. I do know a couple of EMT-P's here in Indiana that use hypertonic saline for TBI on their runs with good results but I unfortunately have no studies to share reinforcing their success.
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