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Title: Prolonged Field Care Working Group Fluid Therapy Recommendations. Author: Baker BL, Powell D, Riesberg J, Keenan S. Journal: J Spec Oper Med; 2016; 16(1):112-7. PubMed ID: 27045508. Abstract: The Prolonged Field Care Working Group concurs that fresh whole blood (FWB) is the fluid of choice for patients in hemorrhagic shock, and the capability to transfuse FWB should be a basic skill set for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Medics. Prolonged field care (PFC) must also address resuscitative and maintenance fluid requirements in nonhemorrhagic conditions.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]