Intravenous normal saline replacement (treatment) v no intravenous fluid replacement (control) during Picolax® bowel preparation for colonic surgery*
| Outcomes at 1 hour before surgery or immediately before premedication | Treatment | Control | Difference (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; CI calculated from data in article. N/R=not reported. | ||||
| Change in body weight from baseline (kg) | -0.5 | –1.6 | 1.1 (0.4 to 1.8) | 0.01 |
| Postural change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (mm Hg) | -2.8 | 8.8 | 11.6 (N/R) | 0.015 |
| Change in creatinine concentration from baseline (μmol/l) | -3.8 | 1.8 | 5.6 (1.5 to 9.7) | 0.008 |
