Fournier gangrene (FG) is a rare and life-threatening urosurgical emergency characterized
most often by a polymicrobial infection of the perineal, genital, or perianal region. FG has an …

Background: The optimal resuscitative fluid remains controversial. Objective: To assess the
association between crystalloid fluid and outcomes in critically ill adults. Methods …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents an enormous public health problem due to its
high prevalence, economic impact, and strong association with morbidity and mortality. 1–3 …

Objectives: It is unclear if a low-or high-volume IV fluid resuscitation strategy is better for
patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. Design: Prospective randomized controlled …

OBJECTIVE Aggressive iv hydration with crystalloids is the first step in managing acute
pancreatitis (AP) and is associated with improved survival. Guidelines about the choice of …

Rationale: The effects of balanced crystalloid versus saline on clinical outcomes for ICU
patients may be modified by the type of fluid that patients received for initial resuscitation …

Sepsis, defined as an infection with dysregulated host response leading to life‐threatening
organ dysfunction, continues to carry a high potential for morbidity and mortality in children …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major public health problem that complicates 10–40% of
hospital admissions. Importantly, AKI is independently associated with increased risk of …

The role of lactic acid and its conjugate base, lactate, has evolved during the past decade in
the care of patients in the emergency department (ED). A recent national sepsis quality …

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) attenuates the stress response to surgery in the
perioperative period and hastens recovery. Liver resection is a complex surgical procedure …