Effects of resuscitation with crystalloid fluids on cardiac function in patients with severe sepsis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of hypertonic crystalloid solutions, including sodium chloride and bicarbonate, for treating severe sepsis has been much debated in previous investigations. We have investigated the effects of three crystalloid solutions on f...

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Main Authors: Shu Wei Ping, Xing Guo Ping, Xia Hai Ming, Zhang Jin Song, Zhang Zhen, Zhou Xiao Qing, Li Yu Feng, Fang Zhi Xun, Shen Ling, Yin Guo Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/50