Influence of late fluid management on the outcomes of severe trauma patients: A retrospective analysis of 294 severely-injured patients.

Background: Liberal late fluid management (LFM) is associated with higher morbi-mortality in critically ill populations. The aim of the study was to assess the association between LFM and duration of mechanical ventilation in a severe trauma population.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with an ISS≥16 and a length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU)≥7 days was performed.