Fluid Therapy: Double-Edged Sword during Critical Care?

Fluid therapy is still the mainstay of acute care in patients with shock or cardiovascular compromise. However, our understanding of the critically ill pathophysiology has evolved significantly in recent years. The revelation of the glycocalyx layer and subsequent research has redefined the basics o...

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Main Authors: Jan Benes, Mikhail Kirov, Vsevolod Kuzkov, Mitja Lainscak, Zsolt Molnar, Gorazd Voga, Xavier Monnet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/729075