Flow determination of an intravenous fluid delivery system for large animals

Authors

  • Ana Victória Zeppelini Nascimento Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Amanda Queiroz de Carvalho Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Antonio Cesa de Oliveira Dearo Uniersidade Estadual de Londrina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2009v30n4p915

Keywords:

Hydration, Dehydration, Shock

Abstract

Intravenous (IV) administration of fluids is largely practiced in veterinary medicine. For this purpose, a sterile IV set and a large fluid container are required to assure a safe and efficient infusion. Once the IV set has been developed, fluid flow determinations must be established in order to assure the amount of fluid to be delivered to a given animal in a given time. The purpose of this study was to determine the flow of water through an IV set designed specifically for large animals with the flow clamp in a full open position. The flow rate achieved was 7,32 l/h.

Author Biographies

Ana Victória Zeppelini Nascimento, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Aluna de graduação do Curso de Medicina Veterinária – bolsista IC/UEL.

Amanda Queiroz de Carvalho, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Aluna de graduação do Curso de Medicina Veterinária – bolsistas IC/UEL.

Antonio Cesa de Oliveira Dearo, Uniersidade Estadual de Londrina

Professor Adjunto do Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias – Universidade Estadual de Londrina – CCA – DCV – CP. 6001 –    Londrina – PR.

Published

2009-12-20

How to Cite

Nascimento, A. V. Z., Carvalho, A. Q. de, & Dearo, A. C. de O. (2009). Flow determination of an intravenous fluid delivery system for large animals. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 30(4), 915–920. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2009v30n4p915

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