Question 1

what is the definition or description of: hespan allergy?

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Hespan allergy: Hespan (hydroxyethyl) is a plasma volume expander. For potential adverse effects see:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/hespan-side-effects.html

Question 2

what is hetastarch?

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Colloid: Fluids are namely divided into two types - crystalloids (water + ions) and colloids (water + ions + "heavier molecules" like carbs/proteins). Hetastarch is a type of colloid containing starch (a carbohydrate). Albumin (a protein) is another colloid.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: hetastarch allergy?

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IV Blood vol expande: Signs Allergic Rxn to Hetastarch (Hespan)= Blood Volume expander
Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face-lips -tongue - throat. Chest pain, easy bruising that will not stop.
Rare serious AE =
severe headache, mental status changes, vision, speech probs
trouble swallowing, loss of feeling in your face
red purple skin rash that spreads to face and upper body
kidney failure
NOT A COMPLETE LIST

Question 4

what happends if you give a patient, with a closed head injury hetastarch?

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May be helpful: Hetastarch is used to increase blood volume  during surgery or after trauma. It is not a substitute for blood or plasma, but can help to support blood pressure. A side effect is that it can reduce blood clotting.  However, studies looking at its use in humans and animals after head injury have suggested that it seemed to be better than using saline or similar salt type solutions for this purpose.

Question 5

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 6

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 7

im a nurse?

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Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 8

i have cold?

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Maybe: Based upon the information you&#x27;ve given, one could conclude
that indeed you have a cold because, why would someone pose the question if they were not experiencing symptoms commonly associated with a cold.  On the other hand, one could argue, &quot;how can you conclude a person has a cold when they haven&#x27;t divulged any of their symptoms!&quot;  so, help us by providing a few details.

Question 9

am i dying ?

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I don't know: I don't know, john.  Technically, every person who is alive will die someday, yes.  But unless you have been diagnosed with some untreatable illness, then no, you are not actively dying.
If this is something you worry about a lot, mention it to one of your parents, a close adult friend, or a school counselor.  A lot of people have these kinds of worries and you can get help to not worry so much.

Question 10

what is asp?

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ASP can stand for…: Many things not related to field of medicine but suspect you're referring to male enhancement product esp. Better to avoid such otc products since not certain what they contain & haven't been tested for safety. If having problems of erectile dysfunction, discuss with pcp/urologist. Don't smoke; limit alcohol use; perhaps correcting anemia will help. Doc can offer other options.

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