OCOSO2: study protocol for a single-blinded, multicentre, randomised controlled trial assessing a central venous oxygen saturation-based goal-directed therapy to reduce postoperative complications in high-risk patients after elective major surgery
Abstract Background Fluid loading-based goal-directed therapy is a cornerstone of anaesthesia management in major surgery. Its widespread application has contributed to a significant improvement in perioperative morbidity and mortality. In theory, only hypovolemic patients should receive fluid thera...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | Trials |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07689-z |