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Hypertonic saline fluid therapy following surgery: a prospective study.

J S Cross1, D P Gruber, K W Burchard

  • 1Department of Surgery, Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.

The Journal of Trauma
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Hypertonic saline (HS) requires 30% less fluid than normal saline (NS) for resuscitation in postoperative patients. This study found HS safe and effective, reducing fluid balance and chest tube drainage.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Fluid Resuscitation

Background:

  • Optimal fluid resuscitation is critical for postoperative recovery.
  • Isotonic solutions may lead to excessive fluid administration and edema.
  • Hypertonic crystalloid solutions offer potential benefits in fluid management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of 1.8% hypertonic saline (HS) versus 0.9% normal saline (NS) for fluid resuscitation.
  • To evaluate fluid balance, drainage, and hemodynamic parameters in postoperative coronary artery bypass patients.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized, double-blind study in 20 coronary artery bypass patients.
  • Administration of HS or NS to maintain physiological endpoints.
  • Monitoring of fluid balance, chest tube drainage, and hemodynamic measurements.

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Main Results:

  • HS group required 30% less fluid than NS group (p<0.01).
  • HS patients had negative fluid balance; NS patients had positive fluid balance (p<0.01).
  • HS group showed significantly less chest tube drainage (p<0.01).

Conclusions:

  • 1.8% hypertonic saline is a safe alternative to isotonic crystalloid therapy.
  • HS may reduce third-space fluid losses and interstitial edema.
  • HS is preferred when excess free water administration is undesirable.