Implementation of Fluid Strategies Using Real-time Bioelectrical Analyzer in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Summary

Precise assessment of postoperative volume status is important to administrate optimal fluid management. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) which measures the body composition using electric character. Extracellular water (ECW) ratio by BIA represented as the ratio of ECW to total body water (TBW) and is known to reflect the hydration status. Based on this, we aimed to determine whether aggressive fluid control using ECW ratio could improve clinical outcomes through a single blind, randomized controlled trial.

Timeline

Start

2021-11-30

Primary completion

2022-12-31

Completion

2022-12-31

Publications

• Chung YJ, Lee GR, Kim HS, Kim EY. Effect of rigorous fluid management using monitoring of ECW ratio by bioelectrical impedance analysis in critically ill postoperative patients: A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled study. Clin Nutr. 2024 Sep;43(9):2164-2176. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.07.040. Epub 2024 Jul 31.

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