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A positive fluid balance is an independent prognostic factor in patients with sepsis

Critical Care · 2015 · Vol. 19(1) · pp. 251–251
Angela AcheampongJean‐Louis Vincent

Abstract

Persistence of a positive daily fluid balance over time was quite strongly associated with a higher mortality rate in septic patients.

Sepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentHemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlMedicineSepsisBalance (ability)Intensive care medicineSevere sepsisInternal medicineSeptic shockPhysical therapy

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Age FactorsBelgiumDiarrheaDiureticsDrainageFemaleFluid TherapyHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPrognosisProspective StudiesUrine
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