SA MED - ECC Fluid Therapy Flashcards
Why do colloid fluids remain in the vascular space longer?
They contain large molecular substances
How do colloid fluids draw water into the intravascular space?
Colloids pull fluid from interstitial space via oncotic properties
What is the effect of colloids on total blood volume?
Total blood volume increases
________ are more effective than crystalloids in increasing intravascular volume.
Colloids
Synthetic colloids increase intravascular volume by _____ than the volume infused.
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Why use colloids?
To improve ______
To maintain ______
Improve intravascular volume - hypovolemia, hypotension tx
Maintain intravascular colloid osmotic pressure - minimizes tissue edema
Three types of colloid fluid solutions
Synthetic - VetStarch, Hetastarch
Natural - plasma, albumin
O2 carrying solution - whole blood, PRBCs
VetStarch and Hetastarch are also known as ____ starch solutions
Hydroxyethyl starch solutions
Hydroxyethyl starch solutions have a structure similar to _____
Glycogen
The elimination half-life of Hydroxyethyl starch solutions is determined by these three things:
Molar substitution
C2:C6 substitution ratio
Molecular weight
Volume expansion of Hydroxyethyl starch solutions is determined by ___.
Solution concentration
Coagulopathy of Hydroxyethyl starch solutions is determined by _____ and _____.
Molecular weight and molar substitution
Duration of Hetastarch vs VetStarch
Hetastarch 24-36 hours
VetStarch 4-6 hours
Hydroxyethyl starch solutions:
Recommended dosage for dogs vs cats
Dogs: 20 mL/kg/day
Cats: 10-20 mL/kg/day
Bolus
Dogs: 5 mL/kg
Cats: 2.5-5 mL/kg
24-hr CRI
Hydroxyethyl starch solution side effects (3)
Allergic reactions
Induced coagulopathies
Acute kidney injury