Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to monitor fluid balance in pets during surgery?
By Boller, Elise & Boller, Manuel·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2015·Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Assessment of Fluid Balance and the Approach to Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Patient.
Plain-English summary
This study looks at how to manage fluid levels in pets that are undergoing surgery. Pets can experience a lot of changes in their body functions and needs during this time, so it's important for veterinarians to closely monitor them and adjust their fluid treatments accordingly. The research emphasizes that keeping a close eye on how a pet is responding to treatment is key to ensuring they recover well. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of careful fluid management in pets during and after surgery.
Abstract
Perioperative patients can be highly dynamic and have various metabolic, physiologic, and organ system derangements that necessitate smart monitoring strategies and careful fluid therapy. The interplay between changing patient status, therapeutic interventions, and patient response makes effective monitoring crucial to successful treatment. Monitoring the perioperative patient and an approach to fluid therapy are discussed in this text.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26033443/