We here introduce the first article in a series of best practice advice initiated by the European Helicopter Emergency Medical Services and Air Ambulance Committee (EHAC). This series, published in SJTREM, presents topics with relevance to all HEMS personnel, with the intention to introduce a common understanding of what best practice within the respective fields looks like.
Fluid resuscitation with balanced crystalloids versus normal saline in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Intravenous fluids are used commonly for almost all intensive care unit (ICU) patients, especially for patients in need of resuscitation. The selection and use of resuscitation fluids may affect the outcomes o...