Perioperative Fluid Therapy for Major Surgery

The goal of IV fluid administration is to restore and maintain tissue fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and central euvolemia, while avoiding salt and water excess. This will in turn facilitate tissue oxygen delivery without causing harm. Achieving optimal IV fluid therapy should improve perioperative outcomes and is a key component in many perioperative guidelines and pathways.1,2 IV fluids, like other medications, should only be given in well-defined protocols according to individual needs.3
Source: Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research