August 1, 2025Frontiers in MedicineOpen Access

Perioperative fluid therapy in adults and children: a narrative review

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Narrative review highlights the role of intravenous fluids in resuscitation, maintenance, and nutrition for adults and children.

Fluid therapy is crucial for managing surgical patients to prevent complications from inadequate or excessive fluid.
Balanced crystalloids are preferred, while isotonic saline is reserved for specific patient needs.
Fluid management during surgery can follow different approaches based on the procedure's severity and duration.
Children require careful fluid management to avoid issues like hypoglycemia during fasting, especially pre-surgery.

Lorente et al. (2025) studied this question.

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