Effect of Different Intravenous Fluids on Post-operative Chronic Subdural Hematoma Size and Recurrence
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-06-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
This study aims to reduce the recurrence rate of chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH) by
manipulating the post-operative intravenous fluid use. The hypothesis relies on the
relationship between osmolality and volume changes related to osmolality. We will be
administering dextrose 5% in 1/4 normal saline (D5 1/4NS) post-operatively to induce brain
expansion which can take up the residual CSDH space, to help reduce recurrence rate.