Plasma Volume Substitute
Indications
Plasma Volume Substitute is used for:
Dehydration, Fluid replacement, Hypovolemic shock, loss of blood & plasma eg due to trauma, burns, autologous blood or plasma donation before an operation. For filling the heart-lung machine.
Adult Dose
Adult
Shock prophylaxis 500-1,500 mL, approx 20 mL/kg/day.
Vol-deficiency shock Max: 2,000 mL.
In emergencies: Vol as required.
In case of long-term maintenance of plasma vol, infusion should not cause the hematocrit to fall below 30 vol % (max. 25 vol %). In case of lower values the infusion should be supplemented w/ erythrocyte concentrate whole blood.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Existing anaphylactoid reaction.
Precautions
Cardiac insufficiency, fixed HTN, cardiogenic shock.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Plasma Volume Substitute :
Wheals, transient urticarial skin reactions, temporary hypotension, rise in temp &/or shivering.