Research Article: Goal-directed fluid therapy using stroke volume variation on length of stay and postoperative gastrointestinal function after major abdominal surgery-a randomized controlled trial
Abstract:
The effectiveness of goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) in promoting postoperative recovery remains unclear, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of GDFT on length of hospital stay and postoperative recovery of GI function in patients undergoing major abdominal oncologic surgery.
Introduction:
Prolonged hospital stay not only delays discharge and results in increased use of medical resources and higher costs, but it also predicts greater risk for readmission and short-term mortality [1]. Postoperative gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction (POGD) is a leading cause of prolonged hospital stay after major abdominal surgery [2, 3]. Appropriate perioperative fluid management has been reported to improve GI function in patients who undergo major abdominal surgery [4]. However, static indices fail to predict fluid…
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