REPLACEMENT FLUID THERAPY FOR THE CRITICAL EQUINE PATIENT

摘要

Replacement of blood volume deficits is the cornerstone of treating the critically ill horse. Hypoperfusion, associated with hypovolemia, hypotension and reduced cardiac output, is associated with multiple organ dysfunction and mortality if unchecked.Interstitial, and then intracellular, fluid losses must also be addressed, although their priorities fall below those of circulating volume Acute abdominal disease (colic and colitis), acute hemorrhage and sepsis are among the most common disorders requiring rapid fluid replacement in horses and foals.