By Edward Cooper, Julien Guillaumin, Page Yaxley , Jiwoong Her amd Anda Young
Small Animal Fluid Therapy. Fluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of patient management in veterinary medicine, and this book provides guidelines for its safe implementation in clinical practice. It describes fluid compartments of the body and considers the factors that affect movement of administered water, electrolytes and colloids. It also covers characteristics of different fluid types, routes of fluid administration, and how to approach fluid supplementation. Finally, this book provides information regarding both general application and monitoring of fluid therapy, as well as consideration of an assortment of specific clinical circumstances.
With multiple case examples to help translate theory into practical advice, Small Animal Fluid Therapy book provides a comprehensive and informative resource for veterinarians facing a range of clinical circumstances.
Providing the tools necessary to develop an appropriate fluid therapy plan for any small animal patient.
Including careful consideration of potential adverse effects associated with fluid therapy to help optimize safety and efficacy of fluid administration.
Containing numerous color illustrations and is written by recognized experts from the USA.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Importance and role of fluid therapy in small animal practice
Body fluid compartments
Fluid types: Crystalloids
Synthetic colloids
Natural colloids
Routes of fluid administration
Resuscitation fluid therapy
Replacement fluid therapy
Maintenance fluid therapy
Dextrose supplementation
Potassium supplementation
Calcium and phosphorus supplementation
Magnesium supplementation
Special considerations for patients experiencing hemorrhage/trauma
Special considerations for septic patients
Impact of heart disease on fluid therapy
Impact of renal disease on fluid therapy
Anesthesia/peri-operative fluid considerations
Management of hypernatremia and hyponatremia
Approach to fluid therapy in patients with hypoproteinemia
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