Essentials for effective fluid therapy
Tracks
Stream Two - Plaza P1 & P2
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Plaza P1 & P2 |
Overview
Harold Davis
Speaker
Harold Davis
VECCS
Essentials for effective fluid therapy
Abstract
Fluid therapy is a critical component in the management of emergent or critically ill patients. This lecture provides a comprehensive approach to fluid therapy, emphasizing the importance of correcting fluid deficits to improve perfusion and oxygen delivery. The paper covers the distribution and composition of body water. The lecture addresses patient assessment, fluid resuscitation techniques, and the development of a fluid therapy plan for the dehydrated patient. Additionally, it addresses fluid administration routes and the importance of regular monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the fluid therapy plan. This lecture serves as an essential resource for veterinary nurses in effectively managing fluid therapy for their patients.
Biography
Harold Davis is a veterinary practice educational consultant and the former Manager of the Emergency and Critical Care Service at the UC Davis William R Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. He is a RECOVER CPR certified instructor. Harold has been in the profession for 50 years. He is a co-founder of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians, the first recognized Veterinary Technician Specialty Academy. He is also a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia.
He is the past president of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Harold is the first non-veterinarian elected to this position of this 5000 plus member organization. He is the immediate past Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. In addition, he is a past President of the Board of Directors for the North American Veterinary Community. Harold is the recipient of many awards and honors; most recently the 2020 Continuing Educator of the Year Award - Veterinary Technician at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas Nevada, USA. Harold is an honorary member of the Veterinary Nursing Council of Australia. He is an international speaker haven spoken in 16 countries. Harold has published several book chapters and journal articles. The second edition of his co-edited book entitled Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care was recently published.
