Fluid-therapy for Brain Surgery: A Narrative Review

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Lauretta M. P., Marino L., AKÇA B., Samolsky Dekel B. G., Bilotta F.

Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, vol.54, no.1, pp.3-8, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tjar.2025.251489
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.3-8
  • Keywords: Blood products, brain surgery, colloids, crystalloids
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Brain surgery presents unique challenges to the anaesthesiology team in terms of complexity of patients and procedures. Managing fluid-therapy in this setting requires profound knowledge of different types of fluids and administration regimens. This review focuses on updated information about fluid therapy in elective and emergency brain surgery with specific insight on the clinical outcomes of patients.