Fluid Therapy in Vomiting and Diarrhea - 08/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.01.008
Andrew J. Brown, MA, VetMB, MRCVS a, ⁎ 
, Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD b
, Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD b a Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
b University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
Fluid therapy in the patient with vomiting and diarrhea is essential to correct hypovolemia, dehydration, acid-base imbalance, and serum electrolyte abnormalities. Prediction of acid-base or electrolyte disturbances is difficult; therefore, point of care testing is beneficial to optimize therapy. This article focuses on the pathophysiology and treatment of hypovolemia, dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, and acid-base derangements resulting from and associated with vomiting and diarrhea.
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Vol 38 - N° 3
P. 653-675 - mai 2008 Retour au numéro
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