A method for treating conditions related to lack of blood supply with a lipidbased resuscitation fluid is disclosed.The resuscitation fluid contains a lipid component and an aqueous carrier. Thelipid component forms an emulsion with the aqueouscarrier. The resuscitation fluid can be used to increase the blood pressureand to carry oxygen to tissues. The resuscitation fluidcan also be used for preserving the biological integrity of donor organs fortransplantation.
