A New Plasma-Adapted Hydroxyethylstarch Preparation: In Vitro Coagulation Studies Using Thrombelastography and Whole Blood Aggregometry

Abstract

A balanced HES preparation showed fewer negative effects on thrombelastographic data and platelet aggregation than a nonbalanced HES preparation, especially when using higher degrees of dilution. Future clinical studies may show a decreased influence of balanced HES solutions on coagulation.