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Hydroxyethyl starch


Synonym(s): HES, HAES

Introduction

Name

  • Synthetic colloid.
  • Plasma volume expander.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Viljoen A et al (2014) Coagulation, oncotic and haemodilutional effects of a third-generation hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) solution in horses. Equine Vet J 46 (6), 739 PubMed.
  • Zarychanski R et al (2013) Association of hydroxyethyl starch administration with mortality and acute kidney injury in critically ill patients requiring volume resuscitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAVMA 309 (12), 678-688 PubMed.
  • Perner A et al (2012) Hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.42 versus Ringer's acetate in severe sepsis. N Engl J Med 367 (2), 124-134 PubMed.
  • Pantaleon L G et al (2007) Effects of small- and large-volume resuscitation on coagulation and electrolytes during experimental endotoxemia in anaesthetized horses. J Vet Intern Med 21 (6), 1374-1379 PubMed.
  • Schusser G F et al (2007) Effect of hydroxyethyl starch solution in normal horses and horses with colic or acute colitis. J Vet Med 54 (10), 592-598 PubMed.
  • Hallowell G D et al (2006) Preoperative administration of hydroxyethyl starch or hypertonic saline to horses with colic. J Vet Int Med 20 (4), 980-986 PubMed.
  • Jones P A et al (2001) Effect of hydroxyethyl starch infusion on colloid oncotic pressure in hypoproteinemic horses. JAVMA 218 (7), 1130-1135 PubMed.
  • Jones P A et al (1997) Oncotic, hemodilutional, and hemostatic effects of isotonic saline and hydroxyethyl starch solutions in clinically normal ponies. Am J Vet Res 58 (5), 541-548 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Feary D (2012) Oncotic and Haemostatic Effects of a Modified Fluid Gelatin in Normal Horses. RIRDC Publication No. 12/092. pp 7-10. PDF download: https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au.