Hypertonic saline for fluid resuscitation after cardiac surgery (HERACLES): study protocol for a preliminary randomised controlled clinical trial

Hypertonic saline for fluid resuscitation after cardiac surgery (HERACLES): study protocol for a preliminary randomised controlled clinical trial

Abstract Background Intraoperative and postoperative management of cardiac surgery patients is complex, involving the application of differential vasopressors and volume therapy. It has been shown that a positive fluid balance has a major impact on postoperative outcome. Today, the advantages and di...

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Main Authors: Carmen A. Pfortmueller, Anna S. Messmer, Benjamin Hess, David Reineke, Laura Jakob, Stefanie Wenger, Jan Waskowski, Patrick Zuercher, Frederik Stoehr, Gabor Erdoes, Markus M. Luedi, Stephan M. Jakob, Lars Englberger, Joerg C. Schefold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Hypertonic saline
Normal saline
Fluid resuscitation
Cardiac surgery
Cardiosurgery
Ischaemic heart disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3420-6

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