Haemodynamic instability during the induction of anaesthesia and surgery is common and may be related to hypovolaemia caused by pre‐operative fasting or chronic diuretic therapy. The aim of our prospective,… Click to show full abstract
Haemodynamic instability during the induction of anaesthesia and surgery is common and may be related to hypovolaemia caused by pre‐operative fasting or chronic diuretic therapy. The aim of our prospective, controlled, randomized study was to test the hypothesis that a predefined fluid bolus given prior to general anaesthesia for minor surgery would increase haemodynamic stability during anaesthetic induction.
               
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