Dextran 40 Flashcards
1
Q
Dextran 40 Indications
A
Plasma volume expander
Circuit prime component
Shock
2
Q
Dextran 40 MOA
A
Enhances blood flow
Increases blood volume
Reduces blood element aggregation
3
Q
Dextran 40 Contraindications
A
Thrombocytopenia
Hypofibrinogenemia
Severe CHF
Severe renal disease
4
Q
Dextran 40 Dosing
A
Max dose 20 mL/kg for shock
Max dose 2 g/kg for ECC priming
5
Q
Dextran 40 Generic Name
A
10 % Gentran 40 and 0.9% NaCl
6
Q
Dextran 40 Preparation
A
500 mL, 50 g Dextran 40, 9 g NaCl
7
Q
Dextran 40 Drug Class
A
Fluid
Plasma volume expander
