title: Fluid Composition and Clinical Effects.
abstract: The range of intravenous fluids available for therapeutic use and the differing indications are diverse. A solid understanding of the composition of different types of fluids is essential to understanding the physiologic effects following administration and the appropriate clinical application. In this review, the authors describe the different fluids commonly available and discuss the potential benefits and harms depending on the clinical circumstances.
authors.affiliation: King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital, Department of Critical Care, London, UK.
authors.forename: Matt
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Varrier
authors.affiliation: King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital, Department of Critical Care, London, UK. Electronic address: Marlies.Ostermann@gstt.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Marlies
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ostermann
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000418:Albumins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001810:Blood Volume; D003102:Colloids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016638:Critical Illness; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D003911:Dextrans / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D005947:Glucose / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006895:Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008970:Molecular Weight; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000418:Albumins; D001639:Bicarbonates; D003102:Colloids; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D003911:Dextrans; D006895:Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D005947:Glucose
keywords: Balanced solutions; Colloid; Critical illness; Crystalloid; Fluid therapy; Unbalanced solutions