Abstract |
Despite the established efficacy of 7.5% NaCl/6% dextran-70 in the treatment of hypovolemia, the optimal formulation of a hyperosmotic/hyperoncotic small volume resuscitation solution has yet to be defined. The present study investigates the cardiovascular effects of hypertonic saline ranging from 3.75%-25% NaCl (HS) and dextran-70 (D-70) ranging from 3 to 24%. HS and D-70 were studied alone or in specific combinations at a dose of 4 mL/kg, in euvolemic sheep. Blood samples were collected before, during and up to 60 min after infusion of the test solutions. Dose-dependent effects of HS were immediate increases in cardiac output (CO) of 30-85%, falling to 10-35% over baseline after 60 min. HS concentrations over 3.75% significantly reduced systemic vascular resistance, but HS had no significant effect on mean arterial pressure (MAP). Plasma volume (PV) expansion with HS was an immediate, but transient increase of 12-35%. Infusion of D-70 induced sustained 10-20% increases in CO and 10-30% increases in PV, peaking 10 min post-infusion. D-70 also resulted in small (5-12 mmHg) increases in MAP. Cardiovascular effects of D-70 correlated with a dose-dependent increase in plasma dextran concentrations. All HS solutions significantly increased plasma Na, which peaked at > or = 200 mEq/L in the 25% group. The effects of D-70 and HS combined were additive on PV expansion and CO. These data indicate that concentrations of HS and D-70 which are higher than those currently used have a greater capability for expanding PV, but use of HS > 7.5% may be limited by resulting hypernatremia.
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Authors | M A Dubick, J M Davis, T Myers, C E Wade, G C Kramer |
Journal | Shock (Augusta, Ga.)
(Shock)
Vol. 3
Issue 2
Pg. 137-44
(Feb 1995)
ISSN: 1073-2322 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7538433
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Dextrans
- Electrolytes
- Hypertonic Solutions
- Saline Solution, Hypertonic
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Topics |
- Animals
- Blood Pressure
(drug effects)
- Cardiac Output
(drug effects)
- Dextrans
(blood, pharmacology)
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Electrolytes
(blood)
- Female
- Hypertonic Solutions
(pharmacology)
- Plasma Volume
(drug effects, physiology)
- Saline Solution, Hypertonic
(pharmacology)
- Sheep
- Time Factors
- Vascular Resistance
(drug effects)
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