European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does a balanced colloid decrease perioperative blood loss in paediatric cardiac surgery: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial?
Unbalanced fluid solutions cause metabolic acidosis and could be associated with impaired coagulation and increased blood loss. ⋯ The use of a balanced colloid for peri-operative fluid therapy compared with a saline one is not associated with decreased blood loss or exposure to blood products.