Fluid Replacement Monitoring

Resuscitation--fluid replacement.

Intravenous volume replacement: which fluid and why?

Fluids available for intravenous volume replacement may be either crystalloid or colloid. The fundamental differences between these fluids are their effects on the Starling equation (table 1) which describes fluid flux between the intravascular and interstitial spaces. Starling stated that the rate of fluid movement into or out of a capillary is related to the net hydrostatic pressure minus the...

Exercise fluid replacement: is thirst enough?*

The present work proposes a review about exercise fluid replacement and a discussion whether, during exercise, the fluid ingested according to thirst is sufficient to maintain hydration. Exercise sweat loss, mainly in the heat, can cause dehydration, can alter the hidroelectrolyte balance, disturb thermoregulation, presenting a health risk and/or impairing the athletic performance. It has been ...

Fluid Replacement Strategy in Severe Acute Pancreatitis

At the moment, adequate fluid resuscitation, pain control and organ support represent the cornerstones of treatment for acute pancreatitis, especially for the severe forms of the disease [1]. Regarding fluid resuscitation in severe acute pancreatitis, the following questions should be answered: 1.What is the adequate volume of fluid to be administered and when should it be administered? 2. What...

Optimal composition of fluid-replacement beverages.

The objective of this article is to provide a review of the fundamental aspects of body fluid balance and the physiological consequences of water imbalances, as well as discuss considerations for the optimal composition of a fluid replacement beverage across a broad range of applications. Early pioneering research involving fluid replacement in persons suffering from diarrheal disease and in mi...