FOR A BETTER MEANS OF ESTIMATING THE NEED FOR RESTORATION OF THE BLOOD VOLUME
Abstract
To the Editor:—
The benefit of infusion of serum in cases of shock seems now to be established beyond all doubt. Particularly after severe burns, if the loss of serum externally is not to induce a development of shock, restoration of the blood volume is imperative. The question then is How can the surgeon best judge when, how much and how rapidly serum should be administered?
It seems now to be generally accepted that failure of the circulation,...