Perioperative intravenous fluid management in paediatric surgery: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intravenous fluids are essential components of perioperative care, supporting intravascular volume, acid-base balance and electrolyte homeostasis. Despite extensive research in adult surgical populations, paediatric-specific evidence remains limited, and clinical practice frequently relies on extrapolated adult-based recommendations. This gap is particularly relevant in paediatric non-cardiac surgery, where fluid choice may influence key physiological outcomes such as acid-base status, electrolyte balance, renal function and haemodynamic stability. Given the heterogeneity of study designs, perioperative phases, age groups and reported outcomes in the paediatric literature, a comprehensive synthesis of the existing evidence is needed before a systematic review can be un

SUBMITTER: Sanchez VL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12887505 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature