This application, designed by a veterinary medicine specialist, will assist both students and practitioners to rapidly calculate fluid therapy requirements for the adult horse. Based on user input of patient body weight and other variables, fluid requirements can be obtained for maintenance, deficits and losses. In addition, calculations can be made for fluid rates (l/hr, drops/sec) and other fluids such as plasma and whole blood. Additional sections are included for other additives such as bicarbonate, potassium and practical composition of oral / enteral fluids.
Although designed specifically for horses, the calculations for most sections can be used for small animals. User data input for small animal weights will provide accurate data for these species, with maintenance fluid requirements set at 60ml/kg/day.
Knowledge of constraints and limitations is essential for the proper use of this application. Individual judgement is involved in entering data, interpreting outputs and assessing suitability of the information provided. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the software and its calculations. However, the user is solely responsible for the risk of use.
INFORMATION FOR PC USE: Equine Fluid Therapy can now be used on your PC. Go to www.bluestacks.com and download and install the free program BlueStacks. Once opened, go to the settings (bottom right corner) and add you Google Play Account details. The BlueStacks program will now sync all your previously purchased Apps onto your PC for use through this program. Instructions with screen snapshots will soon be added to the www.VetProOnline.com website if you need further instructions.
Breaking News! Equine Fluid Therapy App is the recipient of the inaugural 2013 Australian Equine Veterinary Association Innovation Award. Due to the generosity and financial support of the Australian Veterinary Association with this new award recognising innovation, it is now possible to make this App free for all. For those people who have supported the App with past purchase, the developer is in the process of refunding the purchase price via Google Merchant. Thanks for all your support!