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Colloid Solution

Aka: Colloid Solution

Types
1. Albumin 5%
2. Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
3. Synthetic colloid (Hetastarch, Dextran 40 or 60)
Advantages
1. Remains in intravascular space for hours
Disadvantages
1. Risk of sensitivity reactions

Family Practice Notebook

Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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