Abstract

Choice of fluids for resuscitation in children with severe infection and shock: systematic review

Akech S, Ledermann H, Maitland K
BMJ. 2010;341

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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c4416


OBJECTIVE: To systemically review the evidence from clinical trials comparing the use of crystalloids and colloids for fluid resuscitation in children with severe infection. DATA SOURCES: Medline (1950-2008), PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase (1980-2008), and reference lists. Eligibility criteria Published studies comparing fluid resuscitation with crystalloid or colloidal solutions in severe infectious illness in children aged >1 month to

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Key Terms
Albumins/therapeutic use | Bias (Epidemiology) | Child | Child, Preschool | Colloids/ therapeutic use | Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic | Fluid Therapy/ methods | Humans | Infant | Infection/ complications (Source: Medline)
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Wellcome Trust [084538]; Medical Research Council; Medical Research Council [G0801439, G0601027] Funding Source: researchfish; MRC [G0601027, G0801439] Funding Source: UKRI
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