FLUID OVERLOAD

This study tested a method to keep fluid levels neutral in 65 critically ill patients with acute kidney injury who were on continuous kidney replacement therapy. The approach used advanced heart monitoring to match fluid removal to fluid intake, aiming to prevent dangerous fluid …

This study tested whether a long-acting version of the water pill torsemide helps people with heart failure get rid of more salt after lunch compared to the standard version. Twenty adults with stable heart failure took both types of pills on different days to compare their effec…

This study tested whether a breathing test can help doctors predict which patients need more fluids after heart surgery. 90 adults on ventilators were included. The goal was to avoid giving too much fluid, which can cause complications.

This study tested a new way to give the water pill furosemide—as a single shot under the skin—compared to the standard method through an IV line. Twenty-one healthy adults aged 45 to 80 took part to see how well the body absorbs the drug and how it affects urine output. The goal …

This study looked at whether measuring the size of a large vein (the inferior vena cava) through the liver can predict if a patient needs more fluids. It involved 40 adults in the ICU after heart surgery. The goal was to find a safe, non-invasive way to guide fluid treatment and …

This study looked at 39 intensive care patients with acute kidney failure who needed dialysis to remove excess fluid. Researchers tested three different fluid removal rates to see which one caused the fewest drops in blood pressure while still effectively removing fluid. The goal…