title: Fluid Therapy: Options and Rational Selection.
abstract: Administration of appropriate types and volumes of parenteral fluids is of paramount importance when treating sick and debilitated patients, especially those fighting critical illness. Fluid selection and accurate calculations must be performed logically and accurately to maximize positive outcomes. Knowledge of fluid types, as well as the complex relationship of the body's fluid compartments, helps clinicians develop rational fluid therapy plans for their patients.
authors.affiliation: VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE 68127, USA. Electronic address: christopherbyers@me.com.
authors.forename: Christopher G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Byers
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003102:Colloids / Q000494:pharmacology; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D003681:Dehydration / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D020896:Hypovolemia / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000494:pharmacology; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D007552:Isotonic Solutions
keywords: Colloid; Crystalloid; Dehydration; End points of resuscitation; Endothelial glycocalyx; Hypovolemia