Plasma Substitutes

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.505.954.502.140.500

**Synonyms:** - Blood Expanders - Plasma Volume Expanders