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Hespan:
Another
synthetic colloid, also with a molecular weight of 70,000.
310 mOsm/L. Given for the
same reason as all the other colloids (get the hint?), but has some nifty
benefits. Its cheaper than the
others, has a lower risk of allergic reactions than either Dextran or Albumin,
and is even more potent than Dextran 70. It
can expand volume up to 150% for up to 36 hours.
The down side (besides the volume-related obvious) is that in can
increase serum amylase, glucose, PT, and PTT, and it can decrease factor VIII.
A patient must have good renal function in order to eliminate it.
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