IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?
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JANUARY 20, 2025
2001 12 found similar results among a cohort of critically ill patients. Patients were enrolled in these trials if they had signs of shock, with mortality ranging from 18-29%. For patients without frank signs of shock, it is reasonable to trial oral hydration prior to moving on to IV fluids. 11 A study by Stephan et al.
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