Figure 5From: Safety evaluation on low-molecular-weight hydroxyethyl starch for volume expansion therapy in pediatric patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Forest plots of pooled estimates for the effect on coagulation and bleeding. a) activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). b) Platelet count. c) Blood loss. CI, confidence interval; HES, hydroxyethyl starch; IV, inverse variance.Back to article page