Preoperative fluid retention increases blood loss during major open abdominal surgery

Abstract Background Quantification of renal fluid conservation is possible by urine analysis, and the results can indicate dehydration. The present report sought to determine whether this fluid retention correlates with fluid requirements during major abdominal surgeries that have estimated operatin...

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Main Authors: Robert G. Hahn, Hans Bahlmann, Lena Nilsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-017-0068-1