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
- all currently classified plasma volume expanders are colloids
Additional terms
- 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: 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