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Plasma expanders are substances used to increase blood volume after significant loss of plasma due to burns, trauma, shock, or hemorrhage. They can be colloidal, such as dextran, gelatin, albumin, hydroxyethyl starch, or crystalloid, like saline. An ideal plasma expander has properties similar to plasma with long duration, no antigenicity or pharmacological effects, and is economical. Common colloidal expanders used are dextran and gelatin due to availability, safety, and low cost. Dextran
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