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Fluid resuscitation
Fluid resuscitation restores circulating blood volume and tissue perfusion by administering intravenous fluids to patients with hypovolemia or shock.
Fluid resuscitation restores circulating blood volume and tissue perfusion by administering intravenous fluids to patients with hypovolemia or shock. Used for Hypovolemic shock (hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic), Septic shock, Severe dehydration.
At a glance
| Generic name | Fluid resuscitation |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Southeast University, China |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Critical Care / Emergency Medicine |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Fluid resuscitation is a supportive medical intervention rather than a drug with a specific molecular mechanism. It involves the rapid infusion of crystalloid or colloid solutions to restore intravascular volume, improve cardiac output, and restore adequate tissue perfusion in patients experiencing hemorrhagic, septic, or other forms of shock. The goal is to reverse hypotension and prevent end-organ damage.
Approved indications
- Hypovolemic shock (hemorrhagic or non-hemorrhagic)
- Septic shock
- Severe dehydration
- Burn management
Common side effects
- Fluid overload / pulmonary edema
- Hyperchloremic acidosis
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Increased intracranial pressure
Key clinical trials
- Long Term Follow-up of Cardiac Arrest Survivors Exposed to Ultra-rapid Cooling
- Gelaspan vs Crystalloid Therapy in Sepsis (PHASE4)
- Precision Resuscitation With Crystalloids in Sepsis (NA)
- Volume Kinetics of Fluid Resuscitation in Early Sepsis
- Hemodynamic Resuscitation Guided by Non-Invasive Mean Systemic Filling Pressure to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Septic Shock (NA)
- Molecular Insights Into Post-Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury Via CSF Multi-Omics
- Australasian Resuscitation In Sepsis Evaluation: FLUid or Vasopressors In Emergency Department Sepsis (PHASE3)
- Early Biomarker Kidney Injury Assessment After Acumen Directed Fluid Management in Cardiac Surgery (NA)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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