Table 1

Comparison of StO2 levels at presentation and after resuscitation maneuvers.

Injury
Initial StO2
Resuscitation Maneuver
Post resuscitation StO2

Bilateral lower extremity IED
60
2 LR, 2 PRBCs
78
IED blast, right leg, left flank
51
2 LR, 1 PRBCs
71
GSW left thigh
54
1 LR
88
Abdominal compartment syndrome
62
Open abdomen
91
Bilateral lower extremity IED
51
1 LR
76
GSW abdomen
50
1 LR
82
GSW right arm
55
0.5 LR (9 y/o)
76
Blast injury
1
CPR
1

Eight patients with StO2 levels measured at presentation and after initial resuscitation. LR: lactated ringers (expressed in liters); PRBCs: packed red blood cells (expressed in units); IED: improvised explosive device; GSW: gunshot wound; CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Beilman and Blondet World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2009 4:25   doi:10.1186/1749-7922-4-25

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