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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.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Hetastarch: Hetastarch (Hespan / hydroxyethyl startch) is a starch that is used to expand plasma. It has been used to ^ plasma volume related to shock.
Answered 9/29/2016
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