Tag: Historical treatments

First introduced in the UK in 1962, the Muir & Barclay formula was a prominent method for burn resuscitation, relying initially on freeze-dried plasma. The specific fluid components have evolved over time, shifting from plasma to human albumin solution in later adaptations, to address fluid shifts caused by severe burns.

First introduced in the 1950s, the drug Dexamyl was a popular but controversial medication that combined a stimulant and a sedative, and it was widely prescribed for conditions like depression and weight loss before being pulled from the market due to its high abuse potential.