2024 AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats Summary
If you feel like you’re drowning in fluid therapy questions, the AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines have answers. These guidelines not only provide a detailed refresher on the basic principles of fluid therapy, but they also guide the busy practitioner through a variety of common scenarios where fluids are used—from anesthesia, to resuscitation, to treatment of the sick patient.
There are a lot of options for fluid therapy, and the AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines can help you select the best one for each individual patient. But deciding on a therapeutic approach is only the first step. Ongoing monitoring is necessary to avoid complications and ensure desired therapeutic outcomes. This is where the rest of the team comes in, and skilled veterinary technicians are key to effective patient monitoring and the success of fluid therapy plans.