Fluid Therapy

Question 1

Describe crystalloids.

Answer 1

Solutions that are isotonic with plasma and contain sodium as the major osmotically active particle

Question 2

What are 3 isotonic crtsyalloids?

Answer 2

LRS
0.9% NaCl
Normosol-R

Question 3

What are the most common uses of crystalloids?

Answer 3

Maintenance of normal hydration
Replacement of hydration deficits
Shock therapy

Question 4

What is the recommended anesthetic fluid rate for crystalloids?

Answer 4

5 mL/kg/hr for dogs
3 mL/mg/hr for cats

Question 5

What is the recommended shock dose of isotonic crystalloids?

Answer 5

90 mL/kg in dogs
45 mL/kg in cats

Given in 1/4 boluses

Question 6

What is the main purpose of synthetic colloids?

Answer 6

To expand plasma volume

Question 7

What are synthetic colloids most commonly used for?

Answer 7

Resuscitative or replacement fluids
Can given as a bolus if the patient has poor perfusion due to hypovolemia

Question 8

What are the most commonly used synthetic colloids?

Answer 8

Hetastarch
Dextrans 40
Dextrans 70

Question 9

What are colloids used for?

Answer 9

Relative expansion of the interstitial space in the the event of a plasma volume deficiency resulting from traumatic or septic shock and for replacement of lost blood volume

Question 10

Name some colloids solutions.

Answer 10

Albumin
Fresh frozen plasma
Whole blood