Publications by authors named "Ashley W Sturm"
Article Synopsis
- Excessive fluid administration during surgery can lead to complications, and early diuretics might help reduce these issues by facilitating fluid mobilization and improving bowel recovery.
- This study, conducted in a quaternary referral center, aimed to assess the effects of early diuresis using furosemide after elective colon and rectal surgery compared to a standard recovery approach.
- Results showed no significant difference in hospital stay lengths between groups, but the intervention group experienced a longer time to return of bowel function, leading to the early termination of the study.
Study Objective: To evaluate the steady-state pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of piperacillin in morbidly obese, surgical intensive care patients.
Design: Open-label single-center prospective study.
Setting: Level I trauma center and university-affiliated teaching institution.