The ATLS classification of hypovolaemic shock as a guide for fluid resuscitation and blood product transfusion in the opinion of (A) ATLS course directors and instructors; (B) ATLS classification users and non-ATLS classification users
| A | All | ATLS directors | ATLS instructors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good guide (%; n) | 10.9 (39) | 9.9 (7) | 11.4 (33) |
| Rough guide (%; n) | 44 (158) | 42.3 (30) | 44.8 (130) |
| May help (%; n) | 38.4 (138) | 42.3 (30) | 36.9 (107) |
| No impact (%; n) | 6.7 (24) | 5.6 (4) | 6.9 (20) |
| B | ATLS classification user | non ATLS classification user |
|---|---|---|
| Good guide (%; n) | 19.8 (34) | 2.3 (4) |
| Rough guide (%; n) | 61 (105) | 29.5 (51) |
| May help (%; n) | 15.1 (26) | 59.5 (103) |
| No impact (%; n) | 4.1 (7) | 8.7 (15) |