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Abstract
Objective: This study aims to evaluate fluid resuscitation strategies including volume assessment measures, conservative versus aggressive fluid resuscitation, and multifocal fluid resuscitation protocols in critically ill geriatric trauma patients.
Data sources: A comprehensive search was conducted across five databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Embase, and Cochrane.
Study selection: Studies were included based on their relevance to volume assessment measures, conservative versus aggressive fluid resuscitation, and multifocal fluid resuscitation protocols in critically ill geriatric trauma patients.
Data extraction: A total of 14 studies met the inclusion criteria. Outcomes of interest included mortality, intensive care unit length of stay, ventilator days, and in-hospital complications.
Data synthesis: The initial query identified 1,257 studies, and after inclusion/exclusion criteria, a total of 14 studies were evaluated. On average, serum lactate levels above 2.5 mmol/L were found to be significantly associated with mortality. Conservative approaches to fluid resuscitation that were on average <1,500 cc were also found to decrease mortality and incur no increase in in-hospital complications. Additionally, goal-oriented geriatric fluid resuscitation protocols utilizing multiple measures for hemodynamic stability were found to reduce mortality in patients following the implementation of the protocol.
Conclusion: Serum lactate level kept on average below 2.5 mmol/L has shown to be an effective volume assessment measure and associated with decreased mortality. Additionally, conservative fluid resuscitation with volume maintained on average <15,000 cc was also associated with decreased mortality compared to aggressive fluid resuscitation measures. Lastly, goal-oriented geriatric fluid resuscitation protocols that aimed to maintain multiple volume assessment measures were associated with decreased mortality and complication rates. Implementation of these protocols has the potential to significantly improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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Journal of Trauma Nursing (JTN) is the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses.
The Society of Trauma Nurses believes that trauma is a disease impacting patients through the continuum of care. The mission of STN is to ensure optimal trauma care through education, collaboration, leadership and membership engagement. As the official publication of the Society of Trauma Nurses, the Journal of Trauma Nursing supports the STN’s strategic goals of effective communication, education and patient advocacy with original, peer-reviewed, research and evidence-based articles and information that reflect the highest standard of collaborative care for trauma patients.
The Journal of Trauma Nursing, through a commitment to editorial excellence, implements STN’s vision to improve practice and patient outcomes and to become the premiere global nursing organization across the trauma continuum.