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Veterinary Technician

Category - Critical Care

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When treating acute hypovolemia or shock, it is often beneficial to administer a synthetic colloid volume expander. Which of the choices below is an example of a synthetic colloid volume expander?

Lactated Ringers
Normal Saline
Hypertonic Saline
Hydroxyethyl starch (HES)

Explanation

Answer: D - Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is an example of a Synthetic colloid volume expander. Dextran and Oxyglobin are also in the same family. They have the ability to correct blood volume deficits rapidly in critical care situations.

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