Issuing of isotonic crystalloid solutions to Danish public hospitals in 2021-A retrospective nationwide observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is a ubiquitous intervention in daily clinical practice. However, nationwide detailed hospital- and departmental-level information on IV fluid use is limited. Hence, we aimed to describe the current issuing of isotonic crystalloid solutions across Danish public hospitals.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide, retrospective observational study describing the issuing of isotonic crystalloid solutions for IV administration, including 0.9% saline, acetate- and lactate-buffered crystalloid solutions. We assessed fluid issuing at national-, regional-, hospital- and departmental-level from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. We obtained sales figures from the Danish Regional Hospital Pharmacies. Regional characteristics were acquired from the

SUBMITTER: Ellekjaer KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10108167 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature