Peri op IVFT

RE: Peri op IVFT

Cyonica — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:53:09 GMT

As a general guide for intraoperative IVFT for the first hour of surgery, yes, but as mentioned above it should be tailored from there to individual patient needs. It's worth reading through the latest AAHA/AAFP Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats for up to date recommendations, but there isn't really a correct answer as it's all about the individual patient's fluid balance and requirements.

RE: Peri op IVFT

Nick Shackleton — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:07:14 GMT

Mostly ortho and neuro cases dealt with. For surgery 5mls/kg/hr for dogs and 3mls/kg/hr for cats as a general rule

RE: Peri op IVFT

Laura Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:04:43 GMT

Mainly ortho procedures. We use 5ml/kg/hr for dogs as standard and 3ml/kg/hr for cats.We do adjust depending on patient status.

RE: Peri op IVFT

Selena Carnell — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:16 GMT

we use 5ml/kg/hr standard.

RE: Peri op IVFT

V E S — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:07:22 GMT

Personally, I think IVFT should be adjusted to what surgery you are doing, the patients dehydration status, health status, hypovolaemia etc. A young fit dog having a dental is going to need different fluid rate compared to an older dog having abdominal surgery.

Is it just for routines you are looking for?