Fluid Resuscitation

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Contributed byKasturi Sarkar+1 moreApr 18, 2022

What is Fluid Resuscitation?

Fluid Resuscitation is a common and essential procedure for typically critically-ill patients.

Fluid Resuscitation, also referred to as Fluid Replacement, is the process in which fluids lost through processes, such as sweating and bleeding, are replenished in the body
Fluid Resuscitation may be undertaken through the following methods:
- Oral rehydration therapy (asking the patient to drink plenty of fluids including water)
- Intravenous therapy
- Rectal murphy drip
- Direct injection of required fluid into the tissue
Typically, the fluids used for Fluid Resuscitation are saline solutions. These solutions are used because they do not cause harmful fluid shifts, and because they are compatible with blood transfusions

Although rare, an aggressive Fluid Resuscitation may lead to a condition known as fluid overload. Fluid overload can cause multiple organ damage and respiratory distress if not resolved immediately.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Kasturi Sarkar

Senior Editorial Staff

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