Sentences with phrase «isotonic crystalloid»

A moderately to severely dehydrated dog should be placed on intravenous fluid replacement therapy, probably with an isotonic crystalloid solution, on an in - patient basis.

Isotonic crystalloids can be given rapidly to expand the intravascular space and improve circulation, improving oxygenation to tissues in cases of shock, as they pass readily through cell membranes with up to 75 % of crystalloids moving out of the intravascular space within 1 hour of administration.