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From: HES 130/0.4 impairs haemostasis and stimulates pro-inflammatory blood platelet function

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Effects of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 and HES 200/0.5 on in vitro clot formation in comparison with saline after haemodilution rates of 10% (white) or 40% (grey) with either HES solution or saline (Control). Clotting time (a), clot formation time (b) and maximum clot firmness (MCF) in EXTEM (c) as well as MCF in FIBTEM (d) were determined by ROTEM. Data are given as mean ± standard error of the mean obtained from six identical experiments. Significant differences between saline and HES 130/0.4 or HES 200/0.5: *P < 0.05, **P < 0.005, ***P < 0.001.

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