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Voluven is a new colloid solution composed of 6% hydroxyethyl starch with a molecular weight of 130 kDa and degree of substitution of 0.4. It has a lower molecular weight and substitution than other hydroxyethyl starches, which allows it to induce less coagulation impairment. The document reviews crystalloid and colloid fluid replacement options and explores the clinical utility of Voluven based on recently published evidence. Voluven may be preferable to other hydroxyethyl starches as an intravascular volu

Author
Lorena Baias
Language
EN