Use of Nitroglycerine to Improve Signs of Poor Peripheral Perfusion in Patients With Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2017-10-01
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Summary
Hemorrhagic shock is a pathologic state in which intravascular volume and oxygen delivery are
impaired. During circulatory failure associated with hypovolemia and low cardiac output,
redistribution of blood flow caused by increased vasoconstriction results in decreased
perfusion of the skin.
Skin temperature and capillary refill time has been advocated as a measure of peripheral
perfusion.