Volume assessment and management for pediatric patients with heart failure / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Fluid overload is frequently found in critically ill patients with pediatric heart failure.Volume management is one of the important therapeutic measures for pediatric patients with heart failure, the aim of which is to achieve the best individual volume homeostasis.Assessment of volume status is the premise and foundation of volume management.The comprehensive evaluation and effective management of volume status leave clinical doctors a great challenge.In order to provide guidance and evidence for clinicians, this review elucidated the methods for assessment and management of volume status for pediatric patients with heart failure.