Conventional Therapy (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption The Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines, recommend that emergency physicians first control bleeding and resuscitate with isotonic fluids. New research suggests hypertonic, hyperviscous fluids may be superior. Credit UC San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.