title: Rational fluid therapy during surgery.
abstract: Administration of intravenous fluids during surgery is commonplace, yet there is enormous variation in the type and quantity of fluid given. That so few problems have been encountered is testimony to the body's ability to deal with extreme variations in hydration. A considerable amount of research would be required to achieve a rational approach to fluid balance in every patient; some guidelines can, however, be provided.
authors.affiliation: Royal United Hospital, Bath.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Shelly
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Eltringham
mesh_terms: D001825:Body Fluid Compartments; D003102:Colloids; D003460:Crystallization; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D005947:Glucose