The amount, administration routes and fluid flow rates are as important as the indications of fluid therapy and which fluid to use. Considering that fluid therapy is often maintained for long periods in many clinical situations, the use of intravenous catheters and large animal IV administration sets reduce the need for continuous supervision.
Fluid therapy in large animais - Part II: amount and administration routes/ Fluidoterapia em grandes animais - Parte II: quantidade e vias de administração