Then we saw publication of the BaSICs trial; another large, randomized study evaluating crystalloid composition. I was hoping this one might put the issue to rest. That nephrologist who ...

Both balanced crystalloids and saline are used for intravenous fluid administration in critically ill adults, but it is not known which results in better clinical outcomes. In a pragmatic, cluster ...

40 Crystalloids with a chemical composition that approximates extracellular fluid have been termed “balanced” or “physiologic” solutions and are derivatives of the original Hartmann's and ...

Crystalloid vs Colloid: What's the 'Solution'? The first choice made when selecting a resuscitation fluid is whether to use a crystalloid or colloid solution. While there are really only 2 types ...