Background. Intraoperative fluid management may affect the outcome after kidney
transplantation. However, the amount and type of fluid administered, and monitoring …

Adequate volume maintenance is essential to prevent acute renal failure during major
surgery or to ensure graft function after renal transplantation. The various recommendations …

The incidence of delayed graft function in patients undergoing kidney transplantation
remains significant. Optimal fluid therapy has been shown to decrease delayed graft function …

BACKGROUND: Early graft function is crucial for successful kidney transplantation.
Maintaining adequate hydration is complicated by rapid movement of water to the …

Background Perioperative normal saline administration remains common practice during
kidney transplantation. The authors hypothesized that the proportion of balanced crystalloids …

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to quantify changes in acid-base balance, potassium and
lactate levels as a function of administration of different crystalloid solutions during kidney …

Background Kidney transplant recipients often receive large volumes of intravenous fluid
replacement in the peri-operative period. Administration of 0.9% saline has previously been …

Kidney transplantation is now recognized as the treatment of choice for patients with chronic
renal failure. Despite the extension of indications to patients suffering severe hypertension …

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown a decline in glomerular filtration rate and
increased renal vasoconstriction after administration of normal saline when compared with …

The scientific knowledge base that supports clinical decisions about perioperative fluid
management continues to evolve. However, despite these advancements in the …