Postoperative Hydration in Children Using Intermittent Boluses of Balanced Salt Solution: Results of a Randomized Control Trial
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William R. Johnston, Allison L. Mak Croughan, Rosa Hwang, Stephanie Collins, Amber Washington, Kayla Neary, Peter Mattei
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Postoperative maintenance fluids are traditionally provided via hypotonic dextrose containing fluids administered intravenously by continuous infusion. We hypothesized that scheduled weight-based boluses of balanced salt solution would be more physiologic, reduce fluid volumes, and improve patient comfort.
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