Fluid Creep and Over-resuscitation.
Fluid creep is the term applied to a burn resuscitation, which requires more fluid than predicted by standard formulas. Fluid creep is common today and is linked to several serious edema-related complications. Increased fluid requirements may accompany the appropriate resuscitation of massive injuries but dangerous fluid creep is also caused by overly permissive fluid infusion and the lack of colloid supplementation. Several strategies for recognizing and treating fluid creep are presented.
University of Utah Health Center, PO Box 102, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, USA. Electronic address: Jeffrey.saffle@me.com.
Jeffrey R
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Saffle
D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy*; D003102:Colloids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003102:Colloids; D015532:Rehydration Solutions
Burns; Colloid; Fluid creep; Fluid resuscitation