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Systolic & Pulse Pressure Variation for fluid status assessment — is anything better?
Given that the CVP emperor now provably has no clothes, and there are a multitude of devices measuring continuous cardiac output and various other parameters that might be used to …
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Intraoperative fluid restriction and bowel surgery — evidence?
One of the colorectal surgeons at our institution has become very eager to restrict 'excessive' (or even moderate) intraoperative fluid use during his surgery. He quotes research s …
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What is the most appropriate intra-operative IV fluid to use for diabetic patients?
I hear different and contradictory things from fellow anesthesiologists - some argue that Hartmann's (Compound Sodium Lactate) is contraindicated for use in diabetic patients, othe …
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What do the numbers used to describe hydroxy-ethyl starches mean?
As well as the % concentration, there are 2 other numbers used to describe HES colloids eg 10% HES 200/0.5. What do these numbers mean and what is their clinical relevance?
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Which is the best colloid to use?
I realise this is a very broad question but I wondered if there is a best answer to this question? If there isn't then presumably there are situations where one is better than the …
