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  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Hospital, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA. daniela.bedenice@tufts.edu

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Estimating fluid deficits in critically ill camelids is difficult but crucial. Early goal-directed fluid therapy, balancing under- and over-resuscitation, improves outcomes in South American camelids (SAC).

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Critical Care
  • Camelid Health

Background:

  • Estimating fluid deficits in camelids presents significant challenges.
  • Early recognition and treatment of shock and hypovolemia are critical for improving outcomes in critically ill camelids.
  • Intravenous fluid therapy requires precise knowledge of hypovolemia indicators and resuscitation endpoints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the understanding, monitoring, and safety of intravenous fluid therapy in South American camelids (SAC).
  • To outline the importance of balancing fluid resuscitation to avoid detrimental effects of both under- and over-administration.
  • To highlight the need for conservative fluid management in camelids with pulmonary inflammation to prevent edema.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing clinical indicators for hypovolemia assessment.

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  • Employing early goal-directed fluid therapy principles.
  • Leveraging advanced diagnostic techniques for lung dysfunction detection, including arterial blood gas analysis, diagnostic imaging, and noninvasive pulmonary function testing.

    • Main Results:

    • Early goal-directed fluid therapy can significantly improve the monitoring and safety of fluid administration in SAC.
    • Recognizing that both under- and over-resuscitation are detrimental is key to effective treatment.
    • Conservative fluid management is often indicated for camelids with pulmonary inflammation to prevent edema formation.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate fluid deficit estimation and tailored fluid therapy are vital for critically ill camelids.
    • A balanced approach to fluid resuscitation, guided by specific indicators and advanced diagnostics, is essential for improving morbidity and mortality.
    • Specialized knowledge is required for safe and effective intravenous fluid therapy in South American camelids, particularly when managing pulmonary inflammation.