Dr. Eileen Bulger

Dr. Eileen Bulger, a Professor of Surgery and Chief of Trauma at Harborview Medical Center, shares insights from her trials on hypertonic saline for pre-hospital resuscitation. She discusses the unexpected halt of her studies due to futility despite initial promise. The conversation delves into the complexities of using hypertonic saline in hypovolemic shock and brain injuries, highlighting the need for better patient selection and dosage. Dr. Bulger also explores its potential as an immunomodulatory agent and the challenges that remain in trauma care.