title: Fluid therapy.
abstract: Fluid therapy is an integral part of treatment of the equine emergency patient. In this article, general principles of fluid therapy are discussed, including formulas for calculation of fluid volumes, fluid types and their indications, and specific therapy for several emergency conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Seahorn
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cornick-Seahorn
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses