Question

MAT117E ASSIGNMENT 8.2 FLUID THERAPY CALCULATIONS 25 points Name: 1. Marco, a 9 year old 9.4 lb MN DSH is presented for 24 hour duration anorexia. The veterinarian instructs you to begin IV fluid therapy. a. What is Marco's total fluid requirement? (Maintenance, deficit, ongoing) B I U A =

this subject is medical mathamatics for veterinary nursing. help is needed. I also need this by March the 22nd. Thanks in advance for the help in understanding this work.

Answer 1

1. Weight of Macro -9.4 lbs = 9.4 × 0.45kg = 4.23kg

Age of Macro - 9years

a) Total fluid requirement for cat is 50-60ml/kg

= 211.5 to 253.8ml

b) rate /hr = 211.5÷24 to 253.8 ÷24

= 8.8ml/ hr to 10.5ml /hr

c) Size administration set for Macro :-

For cats and small breeds, use a size 22 or 20 gauge by one inch long catheter. For medium breeds use a size 20 or 18 gauge by one to one and a half inch long catheter.

d) For the cat, the dose range is 10–20 mL/kg/24 hr (typically, 10 mL/kg in 2.5–3mL/kg boluses)