I am Dirk Himpe, a cardiac anesthesiologist at Middelheim General Hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. In my presentation, I discussed the use of hypertonic solutions in clinical practice. Sometimes, it is beneficial to administer highly concentrated saline solutions to draw water from areas in the body where it has accumulated abnormally. By doing so, we can shift fluid back to where it is needed most. These hypertonic, or very salty, solutions can effectively help manage fluid distribution, especially in cases of fluid overload or compartmental imbalances. This principle formed the core of my talk.
