🎤 Live from IFAD 2017 – A Conversation with Dr. Xavier Monnet We caught up with Dr. Xavier Monnet, who delivered a compelling session today on fluid challenges in critically ill patients. 🗣️ Xavier, what was the key message of your talk? *"I spoke about the importance of testing for preload responsiveness—especially in complex patients like those with sepsis. Before administering fluids, we need to assess whether they will actually be effective. The traditional fluid challenge has a major flaw—it inherently induces fluid overload. So instead of fluid challenges, we should be performing preload challenges using tools like the passive leg raising test."* 💡 It's a shift in mindset—from "give and see what happens" to "test before you treat." 🧠 Why don't more clinicians apply this approach? "Doctors tend to be conservative. It's often easier to just give fluids than to evaluate responsiveness. But with complex patients, we really need to be more thoughtful, and focus on the physiology. They deserve a more precise approach." 🙌 Thanks to Dr. Monnet for sharing his insights—and for encouraging us to practice smarter fluid therapy. 📍 #IFAD2017 #FluidTherapy #PassiveLegRaising #CriticalCare #FOAMed

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