Effect of Intraoperative Goal-directed Balanced Crystalloid versus Colloid Administration on Major Postoperative MorbidityA Randomized Trial

Editor’s PerspectiveWhat We Already Know about This TopicCrystalloid solutions leave the circulation quickly, whereas colloids remain for hours, thus promoting hemodynamic stability. However, colloids are expensive and promote renal toxicity in critical care patients. Whether goal-directed intraoper