Effects of perioperative fluid management on postoperative outcomes in liver transplantation: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Liver transplant recipients suffer many complications, but few intraoperative interventions supported by high-quality evidence have been found effective to reduce their incidence or severity. Fluid balance has been proposed as an important aspect of perioperative care in high-risk recipients. We will conduct a systematic review aimed at evaluating the effects of restrictive perioperative fluid management strategies compared to liberal ones on clinically significant postoperative outcomes.

Methods

We will search through major databases (CINAHL Complete, EMB Reviews, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, and the gray literature (CADTH, Clinical Trials, National Guideline Clearing House, NICE, MedNar, Google Scholar and Open Grey)), from inception up to a date close to the review

SUBMITTER: Carrier FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6211404 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature