A preoperative ultrasound-based protocol for optimisation of fluid therapy to prevent early intraoperative hypotension: a randomised controlled study
Abstract Background Intraoperative hypotension is a risk factor for postoperative complications. Preoperative dehydration is a major contributor, although it is difficult to estimate its severity. Point-of-care ultrasound offers several potential methods, including measurements of the inferior vena...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | Perioperative Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-023-00320-4 |