Objective Rapid infusion system allows rapid infusion of resuscitation fluids at body
temperature in trauma patients. Packed red blood cells are subjected to high external …

The rapid infusion system (RIS), which can deliver fluids/blood products rapidly at precise
rates and normothermic conditions, was compared with conventional fluid administration …

A fluid-warming pressure infusion device (H-500/H25i, Level 1) was modified to meet the
demands for safe, normothermic, and effective massive transfusions. By incorporating an …

BACKGROUND: Hemorrhage after trauma is a common cause of death in the United States
and globally. The primary goals when managing traumatic shock are the restoration of …

Fluid resuscitation from traumatic hemorrhagic shock is a critical component of therapy for
the critically injured patient. Therapy is aimed at restoring hemodynamic stability and oxygen …

BACKGROUND Damage control resuscitation principles advocate the use of blood to treat
traumatic hemorrhage. Hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable death on the …

Purpose Massive transfusion has recently been given a dynamic definition, namely, the
replacement of more than four red cell concentrates within an hour. The purpose of this …

Background Prehospital blood transfusion for hemorrhaging trauma patients has been used
infrequently and is controversial. Currently, there is no satisfactory nonsanguineous fluid …

The Rapid Infusion System (RISTM) is a device which can deliver warm fluid and blood
products rapidly and at precise rates. It has been in use since 1990 for the management of …

Methods The Bentley autotransfusion system, model ATS-200, has two primary components:
a base unit that houses the electric motor and roller pump, and a separate disposable dome …