Fluid therapy is an important part of veterinary care. It helps stabilise patients and supports recovery in a range of situations, from mild dehydration to serious illness or shock. This guide explains the key points of fluid therapy, including when to use it, how to choose the right fluid, how to calculate fluid rates, the different ways fluids can be given, and what to monitor during treatment.

Using fluids correctly can improve patient outcomes. Understanding these basics will help you make better clinical decisions and feel more confident when caring for unwell animals.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Explain the purpose of fluid therapy and its role in stabilising patients, correcting imbalances, and supporting recovery across a range of clinical conditions.
• Assess hydration and perfusion status, differentiate between hypovolaemia and dehydration, and determine appropriate fluid therapy goals.
• Calculate fluid deficits, maintenance requirements, and ongoing losses to develop accurate and safe fluid therapy plans.
• Select and monitor appropriate fluid types, administration routes, and rates, recognising signs of improvement, deterioration, and fluid overload in different patient groups.

Features:

• You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
• You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
• Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

Course Content:

• 4 x interactive modules with quiz questions
• Certificate of Achievement.