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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Physiology
  • Fluid Therapy Research

Background:

  • Equine fluid therapy frequently lacks species-specific, evidence-based recommendations.
  • Current practices often extrapolate from human medicine and other veterinary species.
  • Physiological principles of fluid administration are complex and debated, even in human medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current equine fluid therapy research.
  • To explore parallels with human and other veterinary species' fluid therapy controversies.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for adult horse fluid therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of existing equine fluid therapy literature.
  • Analysis of controversies in human and other veterinary fluid therapy.
  • Synthesis of evidence to formulate recommendations for crystalloids, synthetic colloids, and plasma.

Main Results:

  • Limited species-specific evidence exists for equine fluid therapy.
  • Human medicine shows controversies regarding fluid types, volumes, and administration routes.
  • Theoretical benefits of colloids in humans have not consistently translated to clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Equine fluid therapy requires more species-specific research to establish evidence-based guidelines.
  • Recommendations for equine fluid therapy should consider current human and veterinary controversies.
  • Careful consideration of crystalloids, synthetic colloids, and plasma is essential for effective fluid plans in horses.