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colloid
Matter in a state of dispersion. The particles are larger than crystalloid particles but too small to precipitate under the influence of gravity. Size ranges from 0.1 to 1.0 microns. Contrast with crystalloid.
Pharmacology:
- all currently classified plasma volume expanders are colloids
Related
colloid cyst of third ventricle
colloid thyroid adenoma
diffuse goiter; simple goiter; colloid goiter
mucinous adenocarcinoma (colloid cancer)
plasma volume expander
References
- The NNT: Colloid Solutions for Resuscitation in
Critically Ill Patients.
http://www.thennt.com/nnt/colloids-for-resuscitation-in-critically-ill-patients/
- Perel P, Roberts I
Colloids versus crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in
critically ill patients.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Mar 16;(3):CD000567
PMID: 21412866
- Delaney AP, Dan A, McCaffrey J, Finfer S.
The role of albumin as a resuscitation fluid for patients with
sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Crit Care Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):386-91. Review.
PMID: 21248514