Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Ann R Coll Surg Engl · Jul 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialIs patient outcome affected by the administration of intravenous fluid during bowel preparation for colonic surgery?
We have previously shown that Picolax bowel preparation causes a significant dehydrating effect, which can be minimised by administering a calculated volume of intravenous fluid. The aim of this prospective study was to assess whether peri-operative outcome is affected by administering a calculated volume of intravenous fluid during bowel preparation. ⋯ This study indicates that a calculated volume of intravenous fluid administered during bowel preparation improves patient outcomes with respect to blood transfusion and postoperative oliguria. We advocate calculated intravenous fluid administration in all patients undergoing bowel preparation prior to colonic surgery.