Which is the correct ratio of crystalloid fluid administration to estimated blood loss to resuscitate the patient in hemorrhagic shock?

3:1. A useful rule of thumb for fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock is 3 milliliters of crystalloid for every one milliliter of suspected or estimated blood loss. If colloid is used, 1 ml should be used for every 1 ml of estimated blood loss. 5:1 and 10:1 ratios will result in fluid volume overload.

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