ActivePhase 3ACTRN12605000061639

Randomised controlled trial of maintenance fluids in paediatric intensive care.

Randomised controlled trial of maintenance fluids in paediatric intensive care: effect on plasma sodium concentration.

Sponsor

Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide. Not sponsored financially.

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Mar 14, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Children admitted to paediatric intensive care (PICU)

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 28 Dayss

Plain Language Summary

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This study compares different types of IV maintenance fluids in children admitted to pediatric intensive care. It is for children over 28 days old who need IV fluids for at least 12 hours. Participation involves receiving one of the study fluids and having regular blood tests to monitor electrolyte levels.

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Interventions

Main study: randomised to either traditional maintenance fluid rate or 2/3 this rate as either 0.9% saline or 4% dextrose 0.18% saline for 12 to 24 hours (factorial design). Secondary study: randomis

Main study: randomised to either traditional maintenance fluid rate or 2/3 this rate as either 0.9% saline or 4% dextrose 0.18% saline for 12 to 24 hours (factorial design). Secondary study: randomised to 2/3 traditional maintenance rate as either 0.9% saline or 4% dextrose 0.18% saline for 12 to 24 hours.

Locations(1)

Australia

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