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What is Hydroxyethyl starch is a ? and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Plasma expander Plasma expanders These are high molecular weight substances which exes colloidal osmotic (oncotic) pressure, and when infused i.v. retain fluid in the vascular compament. Human plasma or reconstituted huma albumin are the best, However, the former carries the risk of transmitting serum hepatitis, AIDS, and latter is expensive. Therefore synthetic colloids are more often used. Desirable propeies of plasma expander are : Should exe oncotic pressure comparable to plasma. Should remain in circulation and not leak out in tissues, or be too rapidly disposed. Should be pharmacodynamically ine.