This study aims to compare two different methods for guiding intravenous (IV) fluid therapy in patients during their first 6 hours in the ICU after major abdominal surgery. The goal is to determine which method leads to a more optimal and precise amount of fluid administration. The objective is to compare the total fluid volumes administered when guided by Cardiac Index versus Central Venous Pressure, as well as mortality, length of stay, relaparotomy and reintubation in order to identify the more precise fluid management strategy for postoperative ICU patients.
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Total Intravenous Fluid Volume in the ICU
Timeframe: From ICU enrollment until ICU discharge, up to 30 days