Perioperative Cumulative Fluid Balance and Its Association with an Increase in Costs after Major Surgery
Positive fluid balance (FB) during the perioperative period may increase the incidence of postoperative complications, which may lead to longer hospitalization and higher hospital costs. However, a definitive association between positive FB and hospital costs has not yet been established. This retro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/9/227 |