Sanjay Kulkarni
Perdana -RCSI University, Malaysia
Title: - Recent Advances in the use of Intravenous fluid therapy in Surgical Practise
Biography
Biography: Sanjay Kulkarni
Abstract
IV fluids are the most commonly prescribed drugs in surgical practise. Inspite of their common use, very little is known about IV fluid therapy amongst medical personnel working in the ward. More often either too much or too little IV fluid is given in a particular patient. It has been proven beyond doubt that about 17-20% of complications occur due to improper IV fluid therapy in a surgical patient. Hence it is imperative that physiology of fluid resuscitation, indications and adverse reactions should be known to clinician and paramedics. Debate continues about use of crystalloids or colloids, and ideal resuscitation fluid.