A new set of studies has explored the saline used in intravenous fluids in hospitals and found that they may not be as safe as earlier believed. These two large studies have found that the presently ...

(HealthDay News) — Inappropriate prescribing of intravenous (IV) fluids most often involves incorrect volumes and types of IV fluids prescribed, according to a review published online June 11 in the ...

Many adult hospital inpatients need intravenous (IV) fluid therapy to prevent or correct problems with their fluid and/or electrolyte status. Deciding on the optimal amount and composition of IV ...

Researchers have conducted a study to compare the effects of 2 types of intravenous fluids on survival for critically ill patients in an intensive care unit. Djillali Annane, M.D., Ph.D., of Raymond ...

People aged 16 or over at high risk of severe illness or death from sepsis in acute hospital settings have an intravenous fluid bolus within 1 hour of risk being identified, unless contraindicated.

During a recent walk around the emergency room where I work, I noted the number of patients with bags of intravenous fluids hanging above them. Almost everyone had one. Our ER in Boston isn't unique.