Equine Fluid Therapy

Publication Year: 2015

Author / Editor: C. Langdon Fielding and K. Gary Magdesian (Editors)

Overview: This comprehensive veterinary textbook provides an in-depth exploration of fluid therapy, electrolyte balance, and acid-base physiology in horses. It covers foundational physiological principles as well as clinical applications for managing various systemic diseases and critical care scenarios in equine patients.

Key Topics Covered:

Physiology of body water, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus), and acid-base balance
Practical fluid therapy administration, including preparation, supplies, catheterization, and patient monitoring
Targeted fluid management for specific conditions such as renal failure, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disease, and neonatal foals
Specialized therapeutic topics including blood transfusions, colloids, parenteral nutrition, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring