ANZ journal of surgery
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ANZ journal of surgery · Jul 2012
Perioperative fluid therapy in elective colectomy in an enhanced recovery programme.
Although intraoperative fluid restriction is thought to provide clinical benefits, it may not be suitable for patients with significant co-morbidities, who may ultimately require greater amounts of intravenous fluid (IVF) post-operatively. This study investigates whether intraoperative fluid restriction can be implemented uniformly in patients undergoing elective colectomy within an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocol and investigates the association between fluid administration and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Intraoperative fluid restriction can be employed uniformly in ASA 1-3 patients undergoing colectomy. Post-operative administration of greater fluid volumes was associated with adverse outcomes.
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ANZ journal of surgery · Jul 2012
Letter Case ReportsAcute exertional paraspinal compartment syndrome.