title: General anesthesia in horses on fluid and electrolyte therapy.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to update the community of veterinarians performing general anesthesia in horses on fluid therapy. The rationale behind intraoperative fluid therapy, fluid dynamics, and various fluid options (crystalloids, hypertonic saline, colloids) is discussed. Additionally, electrolytes (calcium, potassium, and sodium) are included in the discussion in relation to general anesthesia and intraoperative fluid management.
authors.affiliation: Anesthesia & Pain Management, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA. culpl@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
authors.forename: Lindsey B C
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Snyder
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wendt-Hornickle
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D003102:Colloids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000378:metabolism; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000502:physiology*; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary*; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D004573:Electrolytes; D007552:Isotonic Solutions