title: Fluid therapy in equine patients: small-volume fluid resuscitation.
abstract: Fluid therapy is an important component of resuscitation and treatment of critically ill equine patients. However, the decision of which fluid type to use in certain critical situations is somewhat controversial. This article focuses on the potential benefits of performing small-volume resuscitation in critically ill horses by combining hypertonic saline with a colloid (e.g., hetastarch).
authors.affiliation: Woodford Equine Hospital, Versailles, Kentucky, USA.
authors.forename: Lucas G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Pantaleon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003102:Colloids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D015532:Rehydration Solutions