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A clinical physiologic study of hydroxyethyl starch.

W. Metcalf, +3 more
- 01 Aug 1970 - 
- Vol. 131, Iss: 2, pp 255
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This article is published in Surgery gynecology & obstetrics.The article was published on 1970-08-01 and is currently open access. It has received 73 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Hydroxyethyl starch.

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An international view of hydroxyethyl starches

TL;DR: Because of increasing international competition and the availability of newly developed starches, it is important to be aware of the pharmacological properties of HES and the advantages and disadvantages of the individual preparations.
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Hydroxyethyl starches: different products--different effects.

TL;DR: Differences between HES generations are highlighted, with particular emphasis on the improved safety profile of the third generation products, and the impact of source material on structure and pharmacokinetics is highlighted.
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Pharmacokinetics of Hydroxyethyl Starch

TL;DR: Prolonged persistence of hydroxy methyl starch in plasma and tissues can be avoided by using rapidly metabolisable hydroxyethyl starch types with molar substitution <0.5, and no adverse effects on kidney function have been observed even with large repetitive doses when used according to the product information.
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Renal impact of fluid management with colloids: a comparative review.

TL;DR: Colloids display important differences in their actions on the kidney, and these contrasting renal effects should be considered in making fluid management decisions.
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Pharmacology of Colloids and Crystalloids

TL;DR: This work has attempted to review body fluid distribution by compartments so that the reader understands the physiology of ICF and ECF, and the relationship between interstitial and intravascular fluids.
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