From: Comparison of 6% HES 130/0.4 in a balanced electrolyte solution versus 6% HES 130/0.4 in saline solution in cardiac surgery
HES balanced
HES saline
P value
Cl- (mmol/l)
110.0 ± 0.58
111.8 ± 0.61
0.0171
Arterial pH
7.378 ± 0.006
7.365 ± 0.007
0.0793