Fluid Therapy for the Emergent Small Animal Patient: Crystalloids, Colloids, and Albumin Products

• Autores: Elisa Mazzaferro, Lisa L. Powell
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice: Small Animal Practice, ISSN-e 0195-5616, Vol. 43, Nº. 4, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Emergency Medicine), págs. 721-734
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Fluid therapy is essential in the treatment of emergent veterinary patients. Many different types of intravenous fluids are available, including crystalloids, artificial colloids, and natural colloids. The type, dose, and administration rate can determine the outcome in a critically ill patient. This article discusses the various types of fluids and their indication for use.