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Recognition and management of fluid and electrolyte changes in performance horses
Author(s) -
King A.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3292.1996.tb01719.x
Subject(s) - medicine , electrolyte disorder , intensive care medicine , fluid replacement , electrolyte , anesthesia , hyponatremia , chemistry , electrode
Summary In summary, the treatment of metabolic disorders under field conditions at equestrian events requires a basic understanding of the effects of the fluid, electrolyte and energy losses that contribute to the development of the disorders. Early recognition and treatment with oral or i.v. fluids, even in the absence of clinical dehydration, in the quantities outlined above, often alleviate the disorders without the need to administer any other drugs. Furthermore, drugs that may be indicated for treatment of these disorders are often contraindicated in dehydrated horses.