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Duration (a) Citation a. Length of time during which the fluid remains in the intravascular compartment after infusion. |
Volume |
Dosage |
Indications |
Contra-indications |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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Cristalloids Ringer Lactate NaCl 0.9% |
1 to 2 hours |
3 times |
According to patient’s condition |
Hypovolaemia Prevention of hypotension induced by spinal anaesthesia |
None |
Free from adverse effects Inexpensive |
Large amounts to be infused rapidly Expansion of short duration |
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Colloids Polygeline Modified fluid gelatin |
2 to 3 hours |
1 to 1.5 times |
According to patient’s condition |
Hypovolaemia |
Allergy to gelatins |
Relatively good volume expansion |
Allergic reactions Expansion of short duration Expensive |
For more information, refer to relevant fact-sheet.
- (a)Length of time during which the fluid remains in the intravascular compartment after infusion.