<prompt> Hydroxyethyl starch is used as:Plasma expanderInotropic agentVasodilatorType of dextran  <response>: It is a blood volume expander used in treatment of hypovolemia; adjunct in leukapheresis to improve harvesting and increase the yield of granulocytes by centrifugation. Mechanism of Action: Produces plasma volume expansion by viue of its highly colloidal starch structure. Onset of action: Volume expansion: I.V.: Approximately 30 minutes. Contraindications: Renal failure with oliguria or anuria not related to hypovolemia; any fluid overload condition eg, pulmonary edema, congestive hea failure; pre-existing coagulation or bleeding disorders. Ref: Wang S. 2012. Chapter 116. Paracentesis. In G.V. Lawry, S.C. McKean, J. Matloff, J.J. Ross, D.D. Dressler, D.J. Brotman, J.S. Ginsberg Eds, Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine. 