IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?
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JANUARY 20, 2025
Much of our understanding of the clinical signs of hypovolemia comes from studies performed on phlebotomy volunteers 1,2 while our understanding of fluid overload comes from heart failure patients. For patients without frank signs of shock, it is reasonable to trial oral hydration prior to moving on to IV fluids. Acad Emerg Med.
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