VetPocket IV Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats PDF. IV fluid therapy is something we use on an almost daily basis in the veterinary profession, and yet there is still quite a bit of confusion surrounding its use. To be fair, fluid therapy guidelines is an ever-evolving subject, and much like medical guidelines, gets updated periodically. It is however, important to stay up to date with the most current research at the time. Fluid therapy is not benign and is considered to be a drug. It is extremely important that fluid therapy be used correctly. Incorrect usage or dosage can lead to, and has led to, amongst other adverse effects, fluid overload and death in patients. We can do better.
Images, tables, reference ranges and formulas are also included for easy understanding of the topics covered and for quick reference.
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Table of Contents
It is perfect for pre-vet students, vet students, vet tech students, vet techs, vet nurses and vets.
Topics Covered:
Fluid compartments
Starling’s law of the capillary
Types of fluid disturbances
Reasons for IV fluid therapy
Types of dehydration
Routes of fluid therapy administration
Risks of IV fluid therapy
Main fluid types
General classifications of crystalloids
Effects of crystalloid tonicity
Balanced isotonic crystalloids for replacement
Unbalanced isotonic crystalloids for replacement
Hypertonic crystalloids
Hypotonic crystalloids
Hypotonic crystalloids for maintenance
Synthetic colloids
(Natural colloids or blood products are just given a shoutout)
