JC: Balanced fluids vs Saline on the ICU. The SMART trial. St Emlyn’s

Did the SMART trial settle the debate about balanced fluids and saline in intensive care? This 2018 journal club examines its cluster-randomised design, small difference in a composite kidney outcome and interpretation of mortality findings. It asks how much weight clinicians should give the results.

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