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Plasma Substitutes

Medical Definition: Any liquid used to replace blood plasma, usually a saline solution, often with serum albumins, dextrans or other preparations. These substances do not enhance the oxygen- carrying capacity of blood, but merely replace the volume. They are also used to treat dehydration.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with BLOOD SUBSTITUTES which carry O2 to & CO2 from tissue; D25-26 qualif

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