Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Oct 2002
Meta AnalysisCompensatory fluid administration for preoperative dehydration--does it improve outcome?
Preoperative fasting may lead to a fluid deficit of about 1 litre, which may contribute to perioperative discomfort and morbidity. We therefore examined the association between perioperatively administered fluids aiming to correct dehydration and clinical outcome. ⋯ Fluid administration to compensate preoperative dehydration improves symptoms related to dehydration. Based on the available data, administration of about 1 litre fluid pre- or intraoperatively in patients having fasted for minor surgical procedures seems rational.