Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (S-AKI) is a frequent complication of the critically ill
patient and is associated with unacceptable morbidity and mortality. Prevention of S-AKI is …

Sepsis is a common condition that is associated with unacceptably high mortality and, for
many of those who survive, long-term morbidity. Increased awareness of the condition …

Background Whether the use of balanced multielectrolyte solution (BMES) in preference to
0.9% sodium chloride solution (saline) in critically ill patients reduces the risk of acute kidney …

Importance Intravenous fluids are used for almost all intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
Clinical and laboratory studies have questioned whether specific fluid types result in …

Background Both balanced crystalloids and saline are used for intravenous fluid
administration in critically ill adults, but it is not known which results in better clinical …

Background This is the fourth updated Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society
guideline presenting a consensus for optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery and …

Background Acute treatment of cerebral edema and elevated intracranial pressure is a
common issue in patients with neurological injury. Practical recommendations regarding …

Sepsis is defined as organ dysfunction resulting from the host's deleterious response to
infection. One of the most common organs affected is the kidneys, resulting in sepsis …

Background Comparative clinical effects of balanced crystalloids and saline are uncertain,
particularly in noncritically ill patients cared for outside an intensive care unit (ICU). Methods …

In patients with septic shock, the administration of fluids during initial hemodynamic
resuscitation remains a major therapeutic challenge. We are faced with many open …