title: Colloid and crystalloid resuscitation.
abstract: Use of colloid and crystalloid fluids during resuscitation can be a complicated process. An understanding by the veterinarian of the patient's cardiovascular state, the underlying pathologic process, and the characteristics of crystalloid and colloid fluids available is necessary for establishing a fluid therapy plan. Through frequent reassessment and tailoring of the fluid plan according to the patient's response, the risks of fluid overload and fluid deficiency are reduced.
authors.affiliation: Animal Emergency Center, Glendale, Wisconsin, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rudloff
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kirby
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000662:veterinary; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D015532:Rehydration Solutions