Journal article
Changes in intravenous fluid use patterns in Australia and New Zealand: Evidence of research translating into practice
NJ Glassford, CJ French, M Bailey, J Mårtensson, GM Eastwood, R Bellomo
Critical Care and Resuscitation | AUSTRALASIAN MED PUBL CO LTD | Published : 2016
Abstract
Objectives: To describe changes in the use of intravenous (IV) fluid by quantity and type in different regions of Australia and New Zealand. Design, setting and participants: We conducted a retrospective ecological study examining regional and temporal trends in IV fluid consumption across Australia and New Zealand over the periods 2012-2013 and 2013- 2014, using national proprietary sales data as a surrogate for consumption, and demographic data from the public domain. Results: More than 13.3 million litres of IV fluid were consumed in Australia and New Zealand in 2012-2013, and more than 13.9 million litres in 2013-2014, with colloid solutions accounting for < 2%. There was marked regional..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Our study was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the Austin Hospital Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Trust Fund (AHAICTF). Data were provided free of charge by Baxter Healthcare, the ARCBS, the NBA and CSL Corporate. Avant, the AHAICTF, Baxter Healthcare, the ARCBS, the NBA and CSL had no role in the design or conduct of our study; collection, management, analysis or interpretation of the data beyond that described; nor in the preparation, review or approval of our manuscript.