title: The case against routine fluid administration.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hubbell
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary*