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Review
. 2005 Jun;14(6):256-8.
doi: 10.12968/jowc.2005.14.6.26786.

Colloid or crystalloid for resuscitation of major burns

S J Hemington-Gorse  1
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Review

Colloid or crystalloid for resuscitation of major burns

S J Hemington-Gorse. J Wound Care. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

There is continuing debate over the merits of colloid versus crystalloids for the resuscitation of major burns. This article reviews fluids used in burn resuscitation and discusses potential advantages and disadvantages of colloid and crystalloid.

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