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Sayulita
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07/03/08 - 09:32 AM

An artificial plasma volume expander is........

A.Mannitol

B.Dextran

C.Ringer's Solution

D. Uromatic

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GOGETA
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07/05/08 - 08:08 AM

Answer Ringer has kind of all the same electrolites and other stuff you need.

Uromatic= that means the urine smells good? grin

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07/05/08 - 04:17 PM

I so sorry Dr.Gogeta.

the correct answer is B.

Dextran is an artificial volume expander that acts by drawing the fluid from the tissues.
It remains in the circulation for several hours.
It is used in emergency situations to treat hypovolemic shock by increasing blood volume.

Though your thought procees is in the right direction the Ringer solution would be used in a dehydration situation.

Thanks again for your reply.

http://www.microsurgeon.org/dextran.htm

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