Fluid therapy task introduction

Question 1

Species parameters

Question 2

Horse

Answer 2

HR= 30-40bpm
Temperature (c) = 37.3- 38.2
Respiration (breaths/min) = 12-20

Question 3

Cow

Answer 3

HR =60-80
Temperature (c) = 38-39
Respiration = 15-30

Question 4

Sheep

Answer 4

HR = 70-80
Temperature = 38.3-39.9
Respiration - 16-35

Question 5

Dog

Answer 5

HR = 70-140
Temperature = 38.3- 39.2
Respiration = 10-30

Question 6

Cat

Answer 6

HR = 140- 200
Temperature = 38.2- 38.6
Respiration = 20-30

Question 7

Rabbit

Answer 7

HR = 130-325
Temperature = 38.5- 40
Respiration = 30-60

Question 8

How to work out fluid requirements?

Answer 8

Fluid requirement (ml) = extravascular fluid deficit (ml) + maintenance requirements (ml) + ongoing loss (ml)

Question 9

How to work out extravascular fluid deficit

Answer 9

% dehydration x body weight (kg) x 10

Question 10

How to work out maintenance requirements

Answer 10

2ml/kg/hr
so 2 x kg per hr

Question 11

How to work out ongoing loss (ml)

Answer 11

just an estimate

Question 12

How do you monitor a patients response?

Answer 12

Using clinical signs
- Maintenance of normal hydration without evidence of volume overload
- Normal urine output (at least 2ml/kg/hr for canine)
- Resp rate within normal range
Moist membranes
- Good appetite and drinking