Correlation of postoperative fluid balance and weight and their impact on outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Normovolemia after major surgery is critical to avoid complications. The aim of the present study was to analyze correlation between fluid balance, weight gain, and postoperative outcomes.

Methods

All consecutive patients undergoing elective or emergency major abdominal surgery needing intermediate care unit (IMC) admission from September 2017 to January 2018 were included. Postoperative fluid balances and daily weight changes were calculated for postoperative days (PODs) 0-3. Risk factors for postoperative complications (30-day Clavien) and prolonged length of IMC and hospital stay were identified through uni- and multinominal logistic regression.

Results

One hundred eleven patients were included, of which 55% stayed in IMC beyond POD 1. Overall, 67% exp

SUBMITTER: Butti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7686193 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature