Fluids after cardiac surgery: a pilot study of the use of colloids versus crystalloids.

Magder, Sheldon

Fluids after cardiac surgery: a pilot study of the use of colloids versus crystalloids. [electronic resource] - Critical care medicine Nov 2010 - 2117-24 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

1530-0293

10.1097/CCM.0b013e3181f3e08c doi


Aged
Blood Transfusion
Cardiac Surgical Procedures--methods
Colloids--therapeutic use
Crystalloid Solutions
Double-Blind Method
Female
Fluid Therapy--methods
Hematocrit
Humans
Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives--therapeutic use
Isotonic Solutions--therapeutic use
Length of Stay
Male
Pilot Projects
Postoperative Care--methods
Rehydration Solutions--therapeutic use
Renal Replacement Therapy
Sodium Chloride--therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome