Detailed fluid resuscitation profiles in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Appropriate and timely initial fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis (AP) is critical. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate fluid therapy on an hour-by-hour basis in relation to standard indices of adequate resuscitation during AP.

Methods

Emergency room shock charts, fluid balance sheets and intensive care (ICU) charts for all patients with AP admitted to ICU in a large acute hospital were examined. Vital signs, clinical course and fluid administered during the first 72 h after admission were tabulated against urine output, central venous pressure (CVP) and inotrope/vasopressor therapy.

Results

Sixty-three consecutive patients with AP were initially evaluated. Inter-hospital transfers with established organ dysfunction (n= 11) or

SUBMITTER: Mole DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3019542 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature