Why the study?
Does infusing 2 litres of intravenous fluids intra- and postoperatively improve recovery from anaesthesia in fasting patients undergoing minor surgery?
Population
212 fasting patients undergoing minor surgery procedures
Comparison
Infusion of a total of 2 litres of intravenous… vs No intravenous fluids
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support IV fluids to speed recovery after minor surgery in fasting patients; cohort data leaves open need for RCTs.
Does infusing 2 litres of intravenous fluids intra- and postoperatively improve recovery from anaesthesia in fasting patients undergoing minor surgery?
Infusing 2 liters of intravenous fluids intra- and postoperatively in fasting patients undergoing minor surgery improves recovery speed, quality, and reduces hospital stay.
Keane et al. (1986) studied this question.
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