Goal-directed fluid therapy might reduce these complications. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of goal-directed administration of crystalloids and colloids on the distribution of ...

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim 1994; 13: 301–10. MEDLINE 5. Choi PT, Yip G, Quinonez LG, Cook DJ: Crystalloids vs. colloids in fluid resuscitation: a systemic review. Crit Care Med 1999; 27: 200–10.

Resuscitation fluids in common use are crystalloids: normal saline and Ringer's lactate (Hartmann's), and colloids: gelatins, dextrans and hydroxyethyl starch (HES). Locally manufactured fluids in ...