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Plasma Substitutes  

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Entry terms

  • Blood Expanders
  • Expanders, Blood
  • Expanders, Plasma Volume
  • Plasma Volume Expanders
  • Volume Expanders, Plasma

Note

  • BLOOD SUBSTITUTES is also available

Scope note

  • Any liquid used to replace blood plasma, usually a saline solution, often with serum albumins, dextrans or other preparations. These substances do not enhance the oxygen- carrying capacity of blood, but merely replace the volume. They are also used to treat dehydration.

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