Balanced study groups in a randomized trial--authors' response

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Jan Benes et al. Crit Care. 2011.

. 2011;15(6):460.

doi: 10.1186/cc10549. Epub 2011 Dec 8.

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Intraoperative fluid optimization using stroke volume variation in high risk surgical patients: results of prospective randomized study.
Benes J, Chytra I, Altmann P, Hluchy M, Kasal E, Svitak R, Pradl R, Stepan M. Benes J, et al. Crit Care. 2010;14(3):R118. doi: 10.1186/cc9070. Epub 2010 Jun 16. Crit Care. 2010. PMID: 20553586 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.

1. Request for clarification of randomization method. http://ccforum.com/content/14/3/R118/comments
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