Gelatin

Blood/Plasma Substitute Solution · Plasma substitute

Indications

Colloidal plasma volume substitute, hypovolaemia, haemodilution, extracorporeal circulation.

Dosage

By IV infusion, initially 500-1000 mL of a 3.5-4% solution. See literature.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Hypervolaemia, hyperhydration, severe cardiac insufficiency/blood clotting disorders. Precautions: Impaired renal/hepatic function; hypertension; pulmonary oedema; blood coagulation disorders; hypernatraemia, dehydration.

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