Table 2 Commonly used intravenous crystalloid solutions
Colloid solution | Components (per liter) | Source | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
Albumin 25% | 12.5 g/50 ml human albumin | Human | 46.42/50 ml |
Plasma protein fraction 5% | 50 g/l selected plasma proteins (88% albumin, 12% α-globulins and β-globulins, 1% γ-globulins), sodium 154 mEq, potassium 0.25 mEq, chlorine 100 mEq | Human | 39.31/250 ml |
Hydroxyethylstarch 130/0.4 | Hydroxyethylstarch 130/0.4, 6% in 500 ml normal saline (other base solutions available) | Synthesized from amylopectin | 47.13/500 ml |
Hydroxyethylstarch 600/0.75 | Hydroxyethylstarch 600/0.75, 6% in 500 ml normal saline (other base solutions are available) | Synthesized from amylopectin | 15.55/500 ml |
Gelatin 4% | 40 g gelatinpolysuccinate | Bovine collagen | a |
Dextran 40 | 10 g dextran 40, 5g dextrose | Biosynthesized from sucrose by Leuconostoc bacteria | 20.55/500 ml |