The case against routine fluid administration.
The case for fluid administration in healthy patients anesthetized for elective procedures has been overstated. Compromised patients or patients undergoing extensive surgery benefit from the administration of intravenous fluids.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus.
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary*