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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Randomized, prospective comparison of increased preload versus inotropes in the resuscitation of trauma patients: effects on cardiopulmonary function and visceral perfusion. J Trauma 1998; 44: 107-11.

Published: 1st January 1998

Authors: Miller PR, Meredith JW, Chang MC.

Conclusion

Visceral perfusion was improved in patients managed by increasing fluid preload; the study involved 39 patients.

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