ABSTRACT

Fluid therapy is one of the most important, yet controversial, aspects of therapy in veterinary medicine. Opinions differ as to how best to provide fluid therapy in different disease states. Recognizing these differences, the author provides guidelines for the safe implementation of fluid and transfusion therapy in clinical practice.The text first

chapter Chapter 1|13 pages

Fluid compartments and total body water

chapter Chapter 2|26 pages

Techniques and complications of vascular access

chapter Chapter 4|13 pages

Colloids

chapter Chapter 6|16 pages

Diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte abnormalities

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Parenteral nutrition

chapter Chapter 9|26 pages

Case examples for fluid therapy