Balanced crystalloids versus normal saline for initial fluid resuscitation in diabetic ketoacidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
Khaled Ahmed Reda Soliman
Department of Emergency Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Osman Hassan Ali
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Farrukh Ameer
Department of Adult Cardiology, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Fakeeh Care Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Bashaer Alharbi
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Hany Elmasry
Department of ICU and Anesthesia, Care Medical Hospital Almalaz, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Rawabi Mohammed Alwashmi
Burydah College, Saudi Arabia
Bandar Saad Alshreef
Healthcare Management, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Saleh H Almabouth
Department of Internal Medicine, NSH, Medina, Saudi Arabia
Kinda Ahmed Hardan
Senior House Officer of General Medicine, International University of Africa, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aymen Ali Alqurain
Department of Clinical Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
Language: English
Page range: 328 - 341
Submitted on: Jan 28, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 2, 2026
Published on: Jul 27, 2026
Published by: University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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© 2026 Khaled Ahmed Reda Soliman, Ahmed Osman Hassan Ali, Farrukh Ameer, Bashaer Alharbi, Mohamed Hany Elmasry, Rawabi Mohammed Alwashmi, Bandar Saad Alshreef, Mohammad Saleh H Almabouth, Kinda Ahmed Hardan, Aymen Ali Alqurain, published by University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures
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