title: Pharmacological resuscitation in trauma.
abstract: With every patient who is involved in a traumatic event, the potential for catastrophe is hanging over the heads of everyone on the initial care team. There is a need to develop protocols and routines to provide care during these high stress periods. This article discusses the role of team members in the care of the trauma patient. It is also important to have a quick overview of the medications used in the resuscitation of the patient. The article discusses pharmacological adjuncts to the resuscitation and management of the trauma patient. This review of cardioactive and supportive medications can provide a review of medications commonly used in the initial treatment of the trauma patient. Whether the patient experiences cardiac arrest or not the potential exists at any time treatment period for the problem to develop. Constant review of needed medications and protocols will assist in the management of the patient.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*