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  • Nephrology
  • Pediatric Critical Care

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  • Intensive care unit (ICU) patients often experience fluid overload due to aggressive fluid resuscitation for septic shock and other fluid sources.
  • Liberal fluid administration is linked to increased morbidity and mortality, particularly in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology of fluid overload in critically ill patients.
  • To discuss the consequences of fluid overload, including endothelial glycocalyx damage and interstitial edema.
  • To explore current and proposed therapeutic strategies for managing fluid overload.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a non-systematic review of existing literature.
  • It discusses the pathophysiology, consequences, and therapeutic options for fluid overload.
  • Focuses on strategies relevant to intensive care unit settings.

Main Results:

  • Systemic inflammatory response syndrome damages the endothelial glycocalyx, leading to fluid extravasation and edema.
  • Fluid extravasation increases the need for mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and prolongs ICU and hospital stays.
  • Cautious fluid management and hemodynamic monitoring are crucial for minimizing damage.

Conclusions:

  • Early use of vasopressors (e.g., norepinephrine) can improve cardiac output and renal perfusion.
  • Combination therapy with diuretics and aminophylline can effectively induce diuresis.
  • Sedation and early mobilization protocols are key strategies to reduce ICU morbidity and mortality.