Surgery fluid debate: less vs more IV drips tested in 3,000 patients
NCT ID NCT01424150
Summary
This large study compared two different approaches to giving IV fluids during major abdominal surgery. Researchers tested whether giving patients less fluid (restrictive) or more fluid (liberal) during and after surgery leads to fewer complications and better recovery. The trial involved 3,000 adults at higher risk of problems after surgery, aiming to settle a long-standing medical debate about the best fluid strategy.
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Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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