The Effect of Goal-directed Fluid Management based on Stroke Volume Variation on ICU Length of Stay in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Inappropriate fluid management during neurosurgery can increase postoperative complications. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of goal-directed fluid therapy using stroke volume variation (SVV) in elderly patients undergoing elective craniotomy.

Materials And Methods: We randomized 100 elderly patients scheduled for elective craniotomy into two groups: goal-directed therapy (GDT, = 50) group and conventional group ( = 50).