Which of the following colloids is expensive but rapidly expands
plasma volume?
a) Albumin
Albumin is a colloid that requires human donors, is limited in supply,
and can cause congestive heart failure.
b) Dextran
Dextran is a colloid, synthetic plasma expander that interferes with
platelet aggregation and is not recommended for hemorrhagic shock.
c) Lactated Ringers
Lactated ringers is a crystalloid, not a colloid.
d) Hypertonic Saline
Hypertonic saline is a crystalloid, not a colloid.
plasma volume?
a) Albumin
Albumin is a colloid that requires human donors, is limited in supply,
and can cause congestive heart failure.
b) Dextran
Dextran is a colloid, synthetic plasma expander that interferes with
platelet aggregation and is not recommended for hemorrhagic shock.
c) Lactated Ringers
Lactated ringers is a crystalloid, not a colloid.
d) Hypertonic Saline
Hypertonic saline is a crystalloid, not a colloid.