Fluid Types

Question 1

What happens to iso- hypo- adn hyper- tonic fluids when administered parenerally

Answer 1

Hypo (water/electrolytes)- absorbed systemically
Iso (electrolytes)- remain in GIT
Hypertonic (Mgso4)- Water enters GIT

Question 2

When would hypertonic fluids be given enterally

Answer 2

Pelvic flexure impactions

Question 3

Requirements for enteral fluids

Answer 3

need GI motility and perfusion
-> used when fluid deficit<5%

Question 4

Use of per rectum fluids (proctoclysis)

Answer 4

Provision of maintenance until IV access obtained
In conjunction with IV to reduce therapy costs
Use in dysphagic animals- can’t take oral fluids
Equine- oesophageal tear in foal, tetanus, gastric impaction
Can be use intermittently or continuously
Amounts from maintenance to twice maintenance could be used