Fluid and electrolyte overload in critically ill patients: An overview

Figure 3 Cumulative fluid balances of the acute respiratory distress syndrome network group studies. The FACTT conservative fluid strategy arm returned to the neutral fluid balance within the first three days after randomization. The former strategy did not result in better survival, however patients were ventilated for less time and spent less time in the ICU in the conservative group. Adapted from Wiedemann et al[11]. ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; ICU: Intensive care unit.