Fluid management and active fluid removal practices: a global survey of paediatric critical care physicians

Fluid accumulation (FA) in critically ill children is associated with poor clinical outcomes. While conservative fluid management has been proposed, evidence to guide practice is scarce. We surveyed paediatric critical care (PCC) physicians worldwide regarding their perceptions of FA, active fluid removal (AFR) practices, safety parameters, and willingness to participate in a clinical trial on the topic. Cross-sectional international electronic survey of PCC physicians, distributed through research networks worldwide. A total of 409 PCC physicians from 48 countries participated in the survey; 40