Fluid Therapy in Veterinary Practice

What are the indications for using isotonic crystalloids?

• Patients with fluid-responsive shock; commonly used as initial fluid therapy

• Patients with traumatic brain injury

• Patients with low colloidal osmotic pressure

• Patients with acute anemia

What is the dosage for hypertonic saline in dogs?

• 4–7 mL/kg

• 10–15 mL/kg

• 20 mL/kg

• 90 mL/kg

What are the contraindications for hypertonic saline?

• Patients that are dehydrated, hyperosmolar, or hypokalemic

• Patients with fluid-responsive shock

• Patients with low colloidal osmotic pressure

• Patients with acute anemia

What is the recommended administration rate for hydroxyethyl starches?

• 1/4 to 1/3 of dose; then reassess CV parameters

• Infused over 1–4 H

• Administer over ≈ 10 min

• Administer 90 mL/kg

What should be performed before any blood product transfusion?

• Blood-typing

• Fluid overload assessment

• Coagulation factor replenishment

• Cross match

What is the dosage for fresh frozen plasma in dogs?

• 10–15 mL/kg

• 20–25 mL/kg

• 4–7 mL/kg

• 90 mL/kg

What is the dosage for fresh whole blood in patients with TCPe?

• 20–25 mL/kg

• 10–15 mL/kg

• 4–7 mL/kg

• 90 mL/kg