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Hetastarch: platelet function

Hydroxyethyl starch (hetastarch) is a colloid solution available in the United States as a 6% solution in 0.9% NaCl (Hespan ), as well as Hextend . The larger molecules (the range is from 10,000 to 2 million daltons) of Hespan are degraded by amylase. [More…]

Virtual Obstetric Grand Rounds
OA/SPA Ask the Expert Podcast

Update on the Opioid Epidemic and Children

June 2022: Dr. Ravi Shah and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Elisha Peterson discuss an update on the topic of the opioid epidemic and children. See also the companion episode from May 2018 in which Drs. Chatterjee and Yaster discuss the same topic.

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