Investigation of the Effectiveness of Lung Ultrasonography in Intraoperative Fluid Management

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Lung Ultrasonography in the Management of Intraoperative Fluid Therapy, Prospective Observational Study

Adequate and balanced fluid resuscitation is one of the cornerstones of intraoperative patient management. Over-resuscitation leading to positive fluid balance is associated with increased postoperative mortality and morbidity.

Invasive and non-invasive technologies can be used for the adequacy of intraoperative fluid therapy.

Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is a safe and accurate bedside imaging method. LUS, which is frequently used in the diagnosis of postoperative hypoxemia, has also begun to be preferred for fluid management in intensive care units.

In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of intraoperative LUS data in the control of fluid therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with surgery with laparotomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Passed lung operation
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Acute or chronic kidney failure