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Principles of Fluid Therapy (view source)
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Fluid therapy is indicated either when there is a loss of fluid to any part of these compartments or there is a risk of loss of fluid. The severity of the fluid loss, and the compartment which is has been lost from with influence the choice of fluid and the speed at which it needs to be administered. If fluid therapy is performed as a treatment then it is necessary to diagnose and treat the underlying condition.
Fluid therapy is indicated either when there is a loss of fluid to any part of these compartments or there is a risk of loss of fluid. The severity of the fluid loss, and the compartment from which it has been lost, influence the choice of fluid and the speed at which it needs to be administered. If fluid therapy is performed as a treatment then it is necessary to diagnose and treat the underlying condition.
===Indications===
===Indications===
*Hypotension
*Hypotension