Should we use hypotonic or isotonic maintenance intravenous fluids in sick patients? Why a study in healthy volunteers will not provide the answer: Response to: Effect of isotonic versus hypotonic maintenance fluid therapy on urine output, fluid balance, and electrolyte homeostasis: a crossover study in fasting adult volunteers

Br J Anaesth. 2017 Oct 1;119(4):836-837. doi: 10.1093/bja/aex312.
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Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cross-Over Studies
  • Electrolytes
  • Fasting*
  • Fluid Therapy*
  • Healthy Volunteers
  • Humans
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance

Substances

  • Electrolytes