Crystalloids vs. colloids for fluid optimization in patients undergoing brain tumour surgery

Abstract

This randomised, double-blinded, single-centre study prospectively investigated the impact of goal directed therapy and fluid optimization with crystalloids or colloids on perioperative complications in patients undergoing brain tumour surgery. Main aim of the study was to investigate the impact of fluid type on postoperative complications.

Keywords

• brain tumour surgery
• fluid optimization
• haemodynamic management