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

ABSTRACT:

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 Main outcome measuresEfficacy in the treatment of shock, mortality, and reported adverse events.

Results

Nine trials fulfilled criteria, eight of which compared crys

SUBMITTER: Akech S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2933356 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature