Small Animal Fluid Therapy Calculator
Administration of intravenous fluids is an essential therapeutic modality, and accurate calculation of fluid requirements and rates is vitally important if treatment is to be safe and effective.
The Dechra Fluid Therapy Calculator enables rapid calculation of fluid rates, and results can be printed and attached to animal's hospitalisation records. Note that all patients receiving fluid therapy should be regularly reassessed, and the fluid rate adjusted as necessary.
Available Plans
M1/M2/M3 Plan
Calculates simple multiplications of the maintenance rate i.e. Maintenance (M1, 2x Maintenance (M2) and 3x Maintenance (M3).
Comprehensive Plan
Calculates fluid required to provide maintenance requirements, correct dehydration and replace ongoing losses.
Simple Rate Calculator
Useful for calculating fluid rates for resuscitation, and fluid rates for large animals.