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Published on: May 2, 2017
Specific clinical conditions for colloids use
Michał P Pluta1, Łukasz J Krzych1
1Department of Acute Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland.
Abstract:
Intravenous fluids are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. Many preparations classified by composition as crystalloids or colloids, of natural or synthetic origin, are available in clinical practice. Guidelines favor crystalloids as first-choice fluids in most clinical situations, mainly because of the lack of advantage of using colloids in reducing mortality and organ complications and generating higher treatment costs. This review focuses on the evidence for the use of colloids in selected clinical conditions.
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