title: Crystalloids: A Quick Reference for Challenges in Daily Practice.
abstract: There are numerous types, routes, and strategies of intravenous crystalloid therapy in veterinary medicine. Understanding basics of physiology and underlying disease pathologies can play an essential role in determining fluid therapy choices. This article provides an overview of fluid compartment physiology, a review of crystalloid types, and indications and interactions associated with intravenous crystalloid use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN, USA. Electronic address: dhundle@purdue.edu.
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hundley
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Aimee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Thomovsky
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D003681:Dehydration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D020896:Hypovolemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000662:veterinary; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015532:Rehydration Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
chemical_list: D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D015532:Rehydration Solutions
keywords: crystalloids; hypertonic; hypotonic; isotonic; maintenance fluids; replacement fluids