Large-dose Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 Does Not Increase Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Compared with Hydroxyethyl Starch 200/0.5 at Recommended Doses

Abstract

Six percent HES 130/0.4 at a median dose of 49 ml/kg did not increase blood loss and transfusion requirements in coronary artery bypass surgery compared with 6% HES 200/0.5 at a median dose of 33 ml/kg.