A pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial of fluid loading and level of dependency in high-risk surgical patients undergoing major elective surgery: trial protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients undergoing major elective or urgent surgery are at high risk of death or significant morbidity. Measures to reduce this morbidity and mortality include pre-operative optimisation and use of higher levels of dependency care a...

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Main Authors: Norrie John, Vale Luke, Stott Stephen A, Campbell Marion K, Cuthbertson Brian H, Kinsella John, Cook Jonathan, Brittenden Julie, Grant Adrian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/11/1/41