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====Intra-anaesthetic====

====Intra-anaesthetic====

During an anaesthetic, normal homeostatic functions of the patient are altered and so fluid therapy should be initiated to any patient undergoing an anaesthetic to allow for maintained fluid balance. During any procedure, glucose levels should be closely monitored, especially patients with [[Diabetes Mellitus|diabetes]], liver disease or paediatric patients. If necessary it is then possible to add glucose or dextrose to the fluid the patient is receiving.  

During an anaesthetic, normal homeostatic functions of the patient are altered and so fluid therapy should be initiated to any patient undergoing an anaesthetic to allow for maintained fluid balance. During any procedure, glucose levels should be closely monitored, especially patients with [[Diabetes Mellitus|diabetes]], [[:Category:Liver - Pathology|liver disease]] or paediatric patients. If necessary it is then possible to add glucose or dextrose to the fluid the patient is receiving.  

Some patients may develop an anaesthetic-induced hypotension from the side-effects of the agents used to induce and maintain anaesthesia. Fluids are therefore often given as a preventative measure. If there is significant blood loss during a procedure, it is necessary to replace these losses, either using blood products or an appropriate fluid.

Some patients may develop an anaesthetic-induced hypotension from the side-effects of the agents used to induce and maintain anaesthesia. Fluids are therefore often given as a preventative measure. If there is significant blood loss during a procedure, it is necessary to replace these losses, either using blood products or an appropriate fluid.