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@article{Hoste:2014:bja/aeu300,
author = {Hoste, AD},
doi = {bja/aeu300},
journal = {British Journal of Anaesthesia},
pages = {740--747},
title = {Four phases of intravenous fluid therapy: A conceptual model},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bja/aeu300},
volume = {113},
year = {2014}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - I.V. fluid therapy plays a fundamental role in the management of hospitalized patients. While the correct use of i.v. fluids can be lifesaving, recent literature demonstrates that fluid therapy is not without risks. Indeed, the use of certain types and volumes of fluid can increase the risk of harm, and even death, in some patient groups. Data from a recent audit show us that the inappropriate use of fluids may occur in up to 20% of patients receiving fluid therapy. The delegates of the 12th Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative (ADQI) Conference sought to obtain consensus on the use of i.v. fluids with the aim of producing guidance for their use. In this article, we review a recently proposed model for fluid therapy in severe sepsis and propose a framework by which it could be adopted for use in most situations where fluid management is required. Considering the dose–effect relationship and side-effects of fluids, fluid therapy should be regarded similar to other drug therapy with specific indications and tailored recommendations for the type and dose of fluid. By emphasizing the necessity to individualize fluid therapy, we hope to reduce the risk to our patients and improve their outcome.
AU - Hoste,AD
DO - bja/aeu300
EP - 747
PY - 2014///
SN - 1471-6771
SP - 740
TI - Four phases of intravenous fluid therapy: A conceptual model
T2 - British Journal of Anaesthesia
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bja/aeu300
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84911191310&partnerID=40&md5=853929fc0109f4f3ae1f13bd80eeb2f2
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/23749
VL - 113
ER -
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