Comparing two ways to give fluids in the ICU after major surgery
This study compares two ways of giving IV fluids to patients after major surgery in the intensive care unit. One method uses a special device that measures body water, while the other uses standard care. The goal is to find which approach helps patients recover better.
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Who can take part
- You had a major surgery under general anesthesia (like one that lasted over 4 hours or had significant blood loss)
- You are now in the intensive care unit (ICU) after that surgery
- You do not have severe kidney or liver failure
- You do not have a pacemaker, metal joint or heart implant, or limb amputation
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35
- You can receive lactated Ringer's solution (a type of IV fluid)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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