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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.
Hypotonic fluids have a lower salt concentration, whereas hypertonic fluids have a higher salt concentration. When giving sub-Q fluids, you usually use isotonic fluids. There are a variety of fluid types available, but the fluid that is most commonly used for CKD cats is Lactated Ringers Solution (LRS).luids containing dextrose also have a shorter life than non-dextrose fluids. If your vet gives you this fluid (it may be a bag of LRS to which 2.5% or 5% dextrose has been added, so always check bags carefully before using them), ask to exchange it for a more suitable type.