title: The case for routine fluid administration.
abstract: Because the risks associated with fluid administration are small, but the effects of fluid withdrawal during anesthesia can be significant, routine fluids should be considered in all cases in which general anesthesia exceeds 45 minutes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Paul.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Raffe
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000662:veterinary; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary*; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012996:Solutions; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes; D015532:Rehydration Solutions; D012996:Solutions