Half of all knee replacement patients in public hospitals are waiting more than six and a half months for surgery with one in eight waiting over 12 months. Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144.
Obtain intravenous access, and give a 20 mL/kg isotonic fluid bolus (Ringer lactate or normal saline) to children with severe volume depletion. This should not delay transport to the appropriate facility. Reassessment of perfusion, cardiac function, mentation should take place after each intervention.
Since dehydration sometimes plays a role in constipation, fluids often help. The simplest way to get more fluids into a cat is to feed wet food or to add water to wet (which hasnât worked for you) or dry food. I also recommend having multiple fresh water sources, including recirculating cat fountains.