Understanding the Maximum Fluid Deficit: Contextual Dangers and Clinical Limits
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According to guidelines from the British Society for Gynecological Endoscopy, a maximum fluid deficit of 1000 mL is the threshold for a healthy patient using a hypotonic solution during hysteroscopy. This highlights that there is no single universal value for the maximum fluid deficit; rather, it is a critical measure that depends heavily on the medical context, patient health, and type of fluid involved.