|Articles|February 8, 2011

Today's Daily Dose: Hypovolemia

The best initial therapy for this disorder caused by shock.

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“Balanced electrolyte solutions (Ringer's) containing either acetate or lactate as base replacements are preferred as initial therapy for the treatment of hypovolemia from all forms of shock.”

-Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

From Fluid therapy: Finding the best options for perfusion, oxygen supply

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