Associations Between Fluid Balance and Outcomes in Critically Ill Children

Background:Fluid therapy is a mainstay during the resuscitation of critically ill children. After initial stabilization, excessive fluid accumulation may lead to complications of fluid overload, which has been independently associated with increased risk for mortality and major morbidity in critically ill children.Objectives:Perform an evidence synthesis to describe the methods used to measure fluid balance, define fluid overload, and evaluate...