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Electronic copies: Available in PDF from the NICE Web site External Web Site Policy. Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital. Baseline assessment tool. London (UK): National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2013 Dec. (Clinical guideline; no. 174). Electronic copies: Available from the NICE Web site External Web Site Policy. Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital. Clinical audit tool. London (UK): National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2013 Dec. (Clinical guideline; no. 174). Electronic copies: Available from the NICE Web site External Web Site Policy. Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital. Costing statement. London (UK): National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2013 Dec. 10 p. (Clinical guideline; no. 174). Electronic copies: Available from the NICE Web site External Web Site Policy. The guidelines manual 2012. London (UK): National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2012 Nov. 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