Fluid Composition and Clinical Effects

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Oct 2015 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Critical Care Clinics, volume 31, pages 823-837 (issn: 0749-0704,

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Authors: Matt, Varrier; Marlies, Ostermann;

doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2015.06.014

pmid: 26410147

Fluid Composition and Clinical Effects

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Abstract

The range of intravenous fluids available for therapeutic use and the differing indications are diverse. A solid understanding of the composition of different types of fluids is essential to understanding the physiologic effects following administration and the appropriate clinical application. In this review, the authors describe the different fluids commonly available and discuss the potential benefits and harms depending on the clinical circumstances.

Related Organizations

St Thomas' Hospital
United Kingdom
National Health Service
United Kingdom
King's College London
United Kingdom
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom

Keywords

Blood Volume, Critical Illness, Osmolar Concentration, Dextrans, Crystalloid Solutions, Acute Kidney Injury, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives, Molecular Weight, Bicarbonates, Glucose, Albumins, Fluid Therapy, Humans, Colloids, Isotonic Solutions, Anaphylaxis

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