Table 1 Patient characteristics

Age (years)

55 ± 17

Gender M/F

21/9

Weight, kg

77 ± 20

Body mass index (kg/m²)

26 ± 5

Body surface area (m²)

1.89 ± 0.24

Reasons for fluid administration

   Septic hypovolemia

7

   Non septic hypovolemia

23

Reasons for ICU admission

   Vascular surgery

13 (SH = 3)

   Digestive surgery

12 (SH = 4)

   Kidney transplantation

3 (SH = 0)

   Brain injury

2 (SH = 0)