Fluid Therapy Guidelines For Dogs And Cats

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Fluid therapy guidelines for dogs and cats.

The fluid therapy guidelines for dogs and cats ensure that pets get the best possible care. Chapters 14 and 23. 2013 aaha aafp fluid therapy guidelines for dogs and cats 2013 davis h jensen t johnson a knowles p meyer r rucinsky r shafford h. 5 ml kg hr veterinary practice guidelines jaaha org 151.

3 ml kg hr rule of thumb for dogs for initial rate. The guidelines contribute greatly by providing practical recommendations for choosing. Harold davis tracey jensen anthony johnson pamela knowles robert meyer renee rucinsky and heidi shafford 2013 2013 aaha aafp fluid therapy guidelines for dogs and cats journal of the american animal hospital association. 2013 aaha aafp fluid therapy guidelines for dogs and cats.

They are organized by general considerations followed by specific guidelines for perianesthetic fluid therapy and for treatment of patients with alterations in body fluid volume changes in body fluid content and abnormal distribution of fluid within the body. Hyperkalaemia may be seen in particular when a cat has a blockage such as kidney stones or acute kidney injury. Released may 1 2013 the guidelines provide practitioners with much needed information on best practices in the administration of fluids during specific situations. Davis h jensen t johnson a et al.

Although subjective sensitivity cannot be ruled out the rate of fluid therapy 3 4 1 5 ml kg h was provided according to one of the current guidelines 29 making fluid overload extremely. A typical guideline would be to reduce the anesthetic fluid rate by 25 q hr until maintenance rates are reached provided the patient remains stable rule of thumb for cats for initial rate. These guidelines will provide practical recommendations for fluid choice rate and route of administration. The body s fluid composition is out of balance such as when blood potassium levels are too high hyperkalemia or too low hypokalaemia.