Resuscitation End Points

Resuscitation End Points

Monitored Parameter

Supranormal

(high-volume resuscitation)

Hypotensive

(low-volume resuscitation)

Blood pressure

- Systolic

- Mean arterial

90–120 mm Hg

80–90 mm Hg

80–90 mm Hg

60–80 mm Hg

Central venous pressure

6–8 cm H2O

3–5 cm H2O

Heart ratea

- Dog

- Cat

< 140 bpm

160–200 bpm

< 140 bpm

160–200 bpm

Capillary refill time

1–2 seconds

1–2 seconds

Pulse intensity (femoral)

Strong

Strong

Resuscitation technique

- Dog

- Cat

Large volume

Small volume

Small volume

Small volume

Clinical indications

SIRS diseases

Cortisol deficiency (hypoadrenocorticism, critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency)

Anaphylaxis

Heart failure

Closed cavity hemorrhage

Ongoing hemorrhage

Brain disease

Lung edema

Oliguric renal failure

a After appropriate analgesia.

a After appropriate analgesia.