Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients

Colloid solutions are widely used in fluid resuscitation of critically ill patients. There are several choices of colloid and there is ongoing debate about the relative effectiveness of colloids compared to crystalloid fluids.To assess the effects of colloids compared to crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients.We searched the Cochrane Injuries Group Specialised Register, CENTRAL (The Cochrane Library 2008, Issue 3),...