colloid

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Introduction

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

Additional terms

References

  1. 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: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/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: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21248514