A mini volume loading test (mVLT) using 2.5-mL kg−1 boluses of crystalloid for indication of perioperative changes in hydration status

Background and objective: A mini volume loading test (mVLT) evaluating hemodilution during step-wise crystalloid infusion has established that the arterio-capillary plasma dilution difference is inversely correlated to the body hydration level of subjects. This observational study aimed to test whet...

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Main Authors: Audrius Andrijauskas, Christer H. Svensen, Narūnas Porvaneckas, Jūratė Šipylaitė, Edgaras Stankevičius, Darius Činčikas, Valentinas Uvarovas, Saulė Švedienė, Igoris Šatkauskas, Saulius Vosylius, Giedrius Kvederas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1010660X16300854