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Do colloids in comparison to crystalloids for fluid resuscitation improve mortality?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20206954     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Permanent neurological impairment or death arising from hospital-acquired hyponatremia in both children and adults is well documented. The choice of intravenous fluids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients is a top priority in evidence-based medicine. The question of whether colloids in comparison to crystalloids can improve mortality in such cases remains to be answered. Well powered, randomized clinical trials addressing the comparative efficacy of different types of intravenous fluids is a high priority as is the ethical justification for such trials. The understanding of the pathophysiological process serves important information on clinical practice.
Authors:
Cho-Min Naing; Daw-Khin Win
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-03-05
Journal Detail:
Title:  Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene     Volume:  104     ISSN:  1878-3503     ISO Abbreviation:  Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg.     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-19     Completed Date:  2010-08-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7506129     Medline TA:  Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  311-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
School of Medical Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia. cho3699@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Child
Colloids / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Critical Illness / mortality,  therapy*
Fluid Therapy / adverse effects,  methods*
Humans
Hyponatremia / etiology,  mortality
Infusions, Intravenous
Isotonic Solutions / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Plasma Substitutes / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Rehydration Solutions* / adverse effects
Resuscitation / methods
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Colloids; 0/Isotonic Solutions; 0/Plasma Substitutes; 0/Rehydration Solutions; 0/crystalloid solutions

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