Intravenous maintenance fluid therapy practice in the pediatric acute and critical care settings: a European and Middle Eastern survey

Conclusions: Our study showed considerable variability in clinical prescribing practice of IV-MFT in acute pediatric settings across Europe and the Middle East. There is an urgent need to develop evidence-based guidelines for IV-MFT prescription in acute and critically ill children.What is Known:• The administration of maintenance intravenous fluid therapy is a standard of care for a lot of hospitalized children• Maintenance intravenous fluid therapy prescriptions are often based on Holliday and Segar ’s historical guidelines even if this practice has been associated with several complications.What is New:• This study provided information on the prescribing practice regarding fluid restriction, fluid tonicity, and balance.• This study showed considerable variability in clinical prescribing practice of intravenous maintenance fluid therapy across Europe and the Middle East.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research