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Adverse effects of NSaline

11/02/202211/02/2022 by Bob Dunn

The Intravenous fluids page has been updated with information from the recent ANZ RCT of NSaline vs plasmalyte in ICU patients that did not demonstrate any difference in outcomes.

Finfer, S, Micallef, S, Hammond, N, et al. Balanced Multielectrolyte Solution versus Saline in Critically Ill Adults. N Engl J Med 2022 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35041780.

Categories Updates Tags Resuscitation
NSaline in DKA
Paget’s disease XRay

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