Evaluation of the Roll of IV Fluids in the Treatment of Renal Colic

Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficiency of IV Fluids in the Treatment of Renal Colic

A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the role of IV fluids in renal colic.

A RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial)to evaluate the role of 0.9% NACL (sodium chloride) IV fluids during an acute renal colic. The 2 arms will include -

1. 2 liters of 0.9% NACL IV fluids with pain killers
2. only pain killers The object is to find out if the IV fluids has any advantage in the care of renal colic. Does it helps to relive the pain? Does the stone eject earlier? Will there be fewer interventions?

Inclusion Criteria:

• above 18 years
• clinical renal colic
• a radiological proof (CT,US) to urolithiasis

Exclusion Criteria:

• below 18 years
• has a contraindication for IV fluids (such as CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)etc.)