FLUID OVERLOAD

This study aimed to find the safest speed for removing excess fluid from ICU patients whose kidneys have stopped working. Researchers tested three different removal rates on 39 critically ill patients to see which one caused the fewest dangerous drops in blood pressure while stil…

This study tested a method to keep fluid levels balanced in critically ill patients with failing kidneys who are on continuous dialysis. Researchers carefully matched the rate of fluid removal by the dialysis machine to the rate of fluids given to the patient, using advanced hear…

This study tested whether a new extended-release version of the water pill torsemide helps remove more salt and fluid from the body after lunch compared to the standard immediate-release version. Twenty people with stable heart failure who were already taking water pills particip…

This study tested two simple breathing-based methods to help doctors decide if a patient needs more IV fluids right after heart surgery. The goal is to give the right amount of fluid—not too much or too little—to help patients recover better and avoid complications. Researchers c…

This study tested a specific ultrasound method to help doctors decide if a patient needs more IV fluids after major heart surgery. Researchers compared a standard scan under the ribs to a different scan through the liver area, which is often easier to do after surgery. The goal w…

This study tested a new way to give a common fluid-reducing drug (furosemide) as a shot under the skin, comparing it to the standard method of giving it into a vein. The goal was to see how the body processes the drug and how well it works when given differently. It involved 21 h…