Dehydration Estimation
Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Posted: Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 | Updated: Monday, February 7th, 2022
Dehydration Level Estimate
Patients with a known history of vomiting or diarrhea, but have no other clinical signs can be estimated to be 4% dehydrated
Dry mucous membranes and subtle skin tenting signify 5% dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, prolonged skin tenting, and mild tachycardia with a normal pulse indicate 7% dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, prolonged skin tenting, tachycardia, and weak pulses may signify 10% dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, prolonged skin tenting, tachycardia or bradycardia, weak to poor pulse quality, dry corneas, and an altered mentation may signify 12% dehydration.
Patients with a known history of vomiting or diarrhea, but have no other clinical signs can be estimated to be 4% dehydrated
Dry mucous membranes and subtle skin tenting signify 5% dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, prolonged skin tenting, and mild tachycardia with a normal pulse indicate 7% dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, prolonged skin tenting, tachycardia, and weak pulses may signify 10% dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, prolonged skin tenting, tachycardia or bradycardia, weak to poor pulse quality, dry corneas, and an altered mentation may signify 12% dehydration.
Sources:
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.