Impact of Multiple Electrolytes Injection Ⅱ and Saline on Hyperchloremia in Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage:a Pilot Study

Background:

The isotonic solutions commonly used in ICUs are saline (0.9% sodium chloride) and balanced crystalloid solutions (Ringer's solution, multiple electrolytes injection, etc.). Studies have shown that the lower chloride in balanced crystalloids compared to saline may result in lower risks of hyperchloremia, acute kidney injury and poor clinical outcome in critical ill patients. As a balanced crystalloid, few evidence was found on multiple electrolytes solution II in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the security and feasibility of the study. Moreover, compare the impact of multiple electrolytes injection and saline solution on hyperchloremia in aSAH patients.

Method As a pilot trial of a prospective randomized controlled study, patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage randomly assigned to receive saline or multiple electrolytes injection II as maintenance fluid for 3 days during ICU stay.

Inclusion criteria

• Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage;
• Expected ICU stay > 24 hours.

Exclusion criteria

• Under 18 years of age;
• Pregnancy;
• Patients at imminent risk for death within 24 hours;
• Patients with a known history of serious cardiovascular, respiratory, kidney, liver, blood, or immune disease;
• Azotemia (BUN > 200μmol/L), hypokalemia (blood potassium < 2.5mmol/L), hypocalcemia (blood calcium < 1.8mmol/L);
• Patients routinely receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT);
• Declined to participate in the study.