Journal article
Resuscitation fluid use in critically ill adults: an international cross-sectional study in 391 intensive care units
Abstract
IntroductionRecent evidence suggests that choice of fluid used for resuscitation may influence mortality in critically ill patients.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in 391 intensive care units across 25 countries to describe the types of fluids administered during resuscitation episodes. We used generalized estimating equations to examine the association between patient, prescriber and geographic factors and the type of fluid …
Authors
Finfer S; Liu B; Taylor C; Bellomo R; Billot L; Cook D; Du B; McArthur C; Myburgh J; SAFE TRIPS Investigators
Journal
Critical Care, Vol. 14, No. 5,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2010
DOI
10.1186/cc9293
ISSN
1364-8535