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sofmed · 03-12-2008, 19:23

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The typical medic is taught to give two large bore (14's) IV's and run the fluids so as to replace the lost volume.

I had an LN, PSD guy, IED victim with shrapnel through the upper legs bilat and abdomen, along with burns over 30% of the same area. Of course the guy was screaming bloody murder, and we managed to get IV access on one arm only. We had about 15 minutes of a ride to the TIF facility and we only ran 150 to 200 mL during that time. He was bleeding fairly profusely out of the holes in his abdomen and we didn't want to cause the problem you discussed.

He made it through surgery, but not the flight to B'dad. Tough break that. We did all we could as first line guys, and at least I can feel good about that.

Mick

03-12-2008, 19:23	#3
sofmed Guerrilla Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greater San Antonio, TX Area Posts: 178	SS The typical medic is taught to give two large bore (14's) IV's and run the fluids so as to replace the lost volume. I had an LN, PSD guy, IED victim with shrapnel through the upper legs bilat and abdomen, along with burns over 30% of the same area. Of course the guy was screaming bloody murder, and we managed to get IV access on one arm only. We had about 15 minutes of a ride to the TIF facility and we only ran 150 to 200 mL during that time. He was bleeding fairly profusely out of the holes in his abdomen and we didn't want to cause the problem you discussed. He made it through surgery, but not the flight to B'dad. Tough break that. We did all we could as first line guys, and at least I can feel good about that. Mick __________________ Woe be unto the day when the things of wonder and light become thought of as profane, and things profane are viewed as light and wondrous. 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
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