Publications by authors named "Bernhardt Bulach"
J Intensive Care
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study compares the effects of saline and balanced crystalloid solutions for fluid resuscitation in patients with cardiogenic shock, focusing on 30-day mortality rates and complications such as the need for renal replacement therapy.
- The results showed no significant difference in overall mortality between the two groups (43.1% for saline vs. 43.0% for balanced crystalloids), but saline was linked to a higher incidence of renal replacement therapy and greater catecholamine use.
- Notably, for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest experiencing severe shock (high lactate levels), saline showed better outcomes with lower mortality rates compared to balanced crystalloids, suggesting that treatment choice may depend on specific patient conditions.
