HETASTRACH (Hespan) Flashcards
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Name/Class: HETASTRACH (Hespan) Artificial colloid
Description: Hetastarch is a starch-containing colloid used as an intravascular volume expander. Following administration, the plasma volume is expanded slightly in excess of the volume of hetastarch administered. This effect has been observed for up to 24 to 36 hours. Hetastarch increases intravascular volume by virtue of its colloid osmotic pressure.
Indications: Hypovolemic shock, especially burn shock; septic shock
