title: [Sorbitol and xylitol in post-operative infusion therapy (author's transl)].
abstract: The effect of a 24-hour continuous infusion of sorbitol in the recommended maximum dosage of 0.25 g . kg-1 . h-1 or of xylitol in the recommended maximum dosage of 0.125 g . kg-1 . h-1 on metabolic parameters was investigated in seven healthy adult men. The results demonstrate the continued applicability for longer than the recommended time as well as the acceptability of continuous infusion of polyols used clinically with combined solutions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013012:Sorbitol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013997:Time Factors; D014993:Xylitol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013012:Sorbitol; D014993:Xylitol
vernacular_title: Sorbit und Xylit in der postoperativen Infusionstherapie. Dosierungsgrenzen und Infusionsdauer.