Restricting perioperative fluid for abdominal surgery patients does not reduce complications: The RELIEF trial

00:01 EDT 19 Jun 2018 | 2 Minute Medicine

1. Among patients at increased risk for complications undergoing abdominal surgery, those randomized to perioperative fluid restriction did not have increased disability-free survival at one year compared to patients who received liberal perioperative fluid management. 2. Patients managed with fluid restriction experienced higher rates of acute kidney injury. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: […]

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