title: Fluid therapy in the hypoproteinemic patient.
abstract: Hypoproteinemia can result in many adverse consequences, including hypovolemia and the formation of edema. An understanding of the normal forces governing plasma will help the clinician tailor appropriate fluid therapy in these patients. Various fluids that can be used including crystalloids, colloids, and blood products will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Florida Veterinary Specialists, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003102:Colloids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006801:Humans; D007019:Hypoproteinemia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D010952:Plasma Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D010952:Plasma Substitutes; D015532:Rehydration Solutions