Balanced crystalloids versus isotonic saline in pediatric sepsis: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSION: Our meta-analysis demonstrates that using BC in pediatric sepsis is associated with reduced mortality, AKI, and hyperchloremia rates compared to IS, while maintaining similar hospital and PICU LOS. Large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these findings.PMID:38343480 | PMC:PMC10857664 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2024.2301904
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: research