In the present study, a structured case report form (CRF) (data collection tool) was specifically designed to collect data related to IV fluid administration and monitoring practices. The CRF contained four sections: (i) general information to obtain basic patient demographic data; (ii) IV fluid adminis- tration to collect data on the method, type, and rate of IV fluid administration; (iii) monitoring to determine current fluid balance chart use, a body weight measurement, and serum electrolyte and renal function data for the previous