Blood acid–base, haematological and haemostatic effects of hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) compared to succinylated gelatin colloid infusions in normovolaemic dogs

Synthetic colloids are commonly administered to dogs to treat absolute or relative hypovolaemia. Voluven® (tetrastarch 130/0.4) and Gelofusine® (succinylated gelatin) are available to veterinarians in South Africa. In humans, use of these products has caused acid–base derangements, changes in haemat...

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Main Authors: Roxanne K. Buck, Lynette Bester, Keagan J. Boustead, Abdur R. Kadwa, Gareth E. Zeiler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/1990