[Incidence of anaphylactoid reactions following infusion with colloid volume substitutes]

All available colloid volume substitutes carry the risk of anaphylactoid reactions with a total incidence of 0.033%. The frequency of life threatening reactions was 0.003% for plasma protein solutions, 0.006% for hydroxyethyl starch, 0.008% for dextran and 0.038% for gelatin solutions.