title: Postoperative intravenous therapy.
abstract: The physiology of the post-operative surgical patient is discussed. The reasons for the controversy between high and low volumes of fluid post-operatively are examined and a regime of relative fluid restriction is recommended. The requirements of the post-operative patient are discussed and a regime for post-operative therapy proposed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D001834:Body Water / Q000502:physiology; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012964:Sodium / Q000502:physiology; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D014556:Urine; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
chemical_list: D012709:Serum Albumin; D012964:Sodium