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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A randomized, controlled, double-blind crossover study on the effects of 2-L infusions of 0.9% saline and Plasma-Lyte 148 on renal blood flow velocity and renal cortical tissue perfusion in healthy volunteers. Ann Surg 2012; 256: 18–24.

Published: 14th December 2012

Authors: Chowdhury AH, Cox EF, Francis ST, Lobo DN

Conclusion

Twelve healthy volunteers received the infusions 7-10 days apart. Compared to Plasma-Lyte, the saline infusion reduced renal artery blood flow velocity (P=0.045) and renal cortical tissue perfusion (P=0.008).

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