Fig. 3.

Cumulative savings and complications scenario analyses. a Cumulative cost difference (years 1–5) for different hospital size and calcium-free balanced crystalloid solution (BAL) adoption scenarios. Greatest cumulative savings (i.e., largest cumulative cost differences) are associated with larger hospital size, greater year 5 BAL usage, and rapid/early (linear) adoption. b Annual change in overall complication number for different hospital size and BAL adoption scenarios. Largest reductions in complications are associated with larger hospital size and greater BAL usage