Colloids Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
Q

What electrolyte abnormality is associated with Albumin?

A

Hypocalcemia - Albumin binds calcium

Albumin binds calcium

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2
Q

Why is there an FDA black box warning on synthetic colloids?

A

Risk of renal injury

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3
Q

What is the difference in terms of where volume is added generally with crystalloids vs colloids?

A

Crystalloids - expand ECF
Colloids - only expand plasma volume

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4
Q

How long do crystalloids increase plasma volume?

A

30-60 min

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5
Q

How do crystalloids impact inflammation?

A

They increase inflammatory mediators

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6
Q

How does Albumin impact inflammation?

A

Decreases inflammation

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7
Q

How long do colloids increase plasma volume?

A

3-6 hours

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8
Q

How do colloids decrease edema?

A

Due to longer intravascular half-life

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9
Q

Which colloid has the highest risk of coagulopathy?

A

Dextran>Hetastarch>Hextend

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10
Q

How does Hetastarch impact clotting?

A

Decreases Factor VIII & von Willebrand Factor
Causes platelet dysfunction

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11
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How will Hetastarch impact the TEG?

A

Will look hypocoagulable
Decreases MA

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12
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What are contraindications to Hetastarch?

A

Sepsis
AKI
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Bleeding

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13
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What is a manifestation of nephrotoxicity you may see with Hetastarch?

A

Severe pruritis

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14
Q

What is the max dose for synthetic colloids?

A

20mL/kg

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15
Q

How does Dextran impact blood transfusions?

A

Impairs crossmatch

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16
Q

Which synthetic colloid has the highest risk of anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction?

17
Q

What would be the best synthetic colloid for use during vascular surgery and why?

A

Dextran
Decreases blood viscosity
Improves microvascular flow

18
Q

Why is dosing vital with synthetic colloids?

A

Renal impacts
Dose-dependent coagulopathy due to hemodilution

19
Q

Which synthetic colloid is not associated with coagulopathy?