Gelatine and hydroxyl ethyl starch hypervolemic hemodilution - Effect on hemorheology and retinal circulation in a pig model

Martin Grossherr*, A. Hager, T. Gerriets, E. G. Kraatz, M. Misfeld, K. F. Klotz

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Abstract

The present study was designed to determine the effects of hemodilution with gelatine (GEL) and hydroxyethyl starch (HES) on hematocrit, blood viscosity, systemic hemodynamics, and central retinal arterial blood flow in anaesthetized pigs. 20 pigs were studied. Hypervolemic hemodilution was induced by 30 ml kg-1h-1 GEL (n=10) or HES (n=10) infused over 30 min. The hematocrit decreased comparably in both groups. Plasma viscosity was higher after HES than after GEL. Systolic central retinal blood flow and resistance index increased and were higher after HES than after GEL. Despite a greater plasma viscosity HES increases retinal microcirculation during hypervolemic hemodilution.

Original languageEnglish
JournalApplied Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
Volume12
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)40-46
Number of pages7
ISSN0920-5268
Publication statusPublished - 2008

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