Key result
An audit of 20 postoperative orthopaedic patients found that 80% were given IV fluids when they could likely maintain adequate oral intake, indicating poor fluid management practices.
Population
20 orthopaedic patients started on IV fluids following surgery over a one month period
Design
Review
Follow-up
Day 1 up until Day 7 post-op
Authors
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Highlights suboptimal postoperative fluid management; leaves open whether interventions reduce complications in larger studies.
An audit of orthopaedic patients highlights that perioperative IV fluid prescribing is often poorly managed, leading to unnecessary administration and potential complications like pulmonary edema and hyperkalemia.
Sigamoney et al. (2018) conducted a review in Postoperative orthopaedic patients (n=20). Intravenous fluid prescribing was evaluated on Administration of IV fluids when oral intake was adequate. An audit of 20 postoperative orthopaedic patients found that 80% were given IV fluids when they could likely maintain adequate oral intake, indicating poor fluid management practices.
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