Intravenous Fluids and Patient Outcomes

Intravenous administration of isotonic crystalloid fluids is one of the most common medical therapies, but whether the composition of the fluid has an effect on outcomes has not been known. New research findings are summarized in this short video. Full SALT-ED trial results: http://nej.md/2F6uHQF

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