The gelatins decrease vWF, factor VIIIc, and ex vivo clot strength. Despite these decreases, they still have the smallest impact of the synthetic colloids on hemostasis. Nevertheless, gelatins have the highest rate of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions. These are used in Europe but are not approved for use in the US. [More…]
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