Saline Versus Plasma-Lyte A in Initial Resuscitation of Trauma Patients

In Brief Objective: We sought to compare resuscitation with 0.9% NaCl versus Plasma-Lyte A, a calcium-free balanced crystalloid solution, hypothesizing that Plasma-Lyte A would better correct the base deficit 24 hours after injury. Background: Sodium chloride (0.9%) (0.9% NaCl), though often used fo... View More