3.0 Results
A total of 1403 cases were reviewed. After exclusions for insufficient
IV fluids documentation, 1023 cases were included in the analysis
(Figure 1). The volume of IV fluids administered ranged from 0 mL to
5751 mL. Two types of crystalloid IV fluids were used: 0.9% Normal
Saline and Hartmann’s solution (Compound Sodium Lactate). These were
administered at variable rates. The low-volume IV fluids group
(<2500 mL) included 810 cases, and the high-volume IV fluids
group (≥2500 mL) included 213 cases. Maternal demographics and clinical
characteristics for the two groups are summarised in Table 1 and Table
2.