
Small Animal Fluid Therapy
- 168 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Small Animal Fluid Therapy
About this book
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. This book: - Provides the tools necessary to develop an appropriate fluid therapy plan for any small animal patient.- Includes careful consideration of potential adverse effects associated with fluid therapy to help optimize safety and efficacy of fluid administration.- Contains numerous colour illustrations and is written by recognized experts from the USA.With multiple case study examples to help translate theory into practical advice, this valuable book provides a comprehensive and informative resource for veterinarians facing a range of clinical circumstances.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Foreword
- 1 Introduction: Importance and Role of Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice
- 2 Body Fluid Compartments
- 3 Fluid Types – Crystalloids
- 4i Synthetic Colloids
- 4ii Natural Colloids
- 5 Routes of Fluid Administration
- 6i Resuscitation Fluid Therapy
- 6ii Replacement Fluid Therapy
- 6iii Maintenance Fluid Therapy
- 7i Dextrose Supplementation
- 7ii Potassium Supplementation
- 7iii Calcium and Phosphorus Supplementation
- 7iv Magnesium Supplementation
- 8i Special Considerations for Patients Experiencing Hemorrhage/Trauma
- 8ii Special Considerations for Septic Patients
- 8iii Impact of Heart Disease on Fluid Therapy
- 8iv Impact of Renal Disease on Fluid Therapy
- 8v Anesthesia/Perioperative Fluid Considerations
- 8vi Management of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia
- 8vii Approach to Fluid Therapy in Patients with Hypoproteinemia
- 8viii Special Considerations in Neonates/Pediatrics
- 8ix Special Considerations in Cats
- Index
- Back Cover