Postresuscitation Hypertension
Abstract
Abstract To the Editor.—In their recent article (Arch Surg 108:531, 1974), Ledgerwood and Lucas successfully documented a "postresuscitation hypertension" caused by the administration of large volumes of isotonic sodium solutions during resuscitation from trauma and the continued large positive balances of salt and water in the days following operation. With this conclusion and their proposed therapy of salt and water limitation plus pharmacologic diuresis, none can argue. The...