Hemodynamic effects of hypertonic hydroxyethyl starch 6% solution and isotonic hydroxyethyl starch 6% solution after declamping during abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Fluid resuscitation with hypertonic hydroxyethyl starch solutions (HES) is effective in haemorrhagic shock due to the rapid mobilisation of fluids into the intravascular compartment. Declamping of the abdominal aorta with acute redistribution of blood into the vessels of the lower body half causes d...

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Published in:	Shock (Augusta, Ga.) Vol. 13; no. 5; p. 367
Main Authors:	Ragaller, M, Müller, M, Bleyl, J U, Strecker, A, Segiet, T W, Ellinger, K, Albrecht, D M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2000
Subjects:	Aged Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - physiopathology Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - surgery Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - therapy Constriction Double-Blind Method Female Fluid Therapy - methods Hemodynamics Humans Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives Hypertonic Solutions Hypotension - prevention & control Isotonic Solutions Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Water-Electrolyte Balance
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Summary:	Fluid resuscitation with hypertonic hydroxyethyl starch solutions (HES) is effective in haemorrhagic shock due to the rapid mobilisation of fluids into the intravascular compartment. Declamping of the abdominal aorta with acute redistribution of blood into the vessels of the lower body half causes declamping-induced hypotension. Usually large amount of fluids or vasopressors are necessary to restore hemodynamic stability. Therefore, infusion of a hypertonic colloid solution may be an attractive option to achieve hemodynamic stability. This study was conducted to determine the amount of fluid of either hypertonic HES (HES 6%;7.2% NaCl) or isotonic HES (HES 6%;0.9% NaCl) needed to attain best wedge pressure (PCWP) cardiac index (CI) relation after declamping. Thirty-two high-risk patients undergoing elective abdominal aneurysm resection were enrolled in a prospective, randomised, double blinded study. The individual optimised PCWP/CI relation was determined after induction of anaesthesia. After declamping, both solutions were titrated in small boluses of 100 mL until the previously determined best wedge was reached. The amount of fluid after declamping was significantly reduced in the hypertonic HES- group 162 mL vs. 265 mL in the control group (P < 0.05). Resuscitation time was shortened, and cardiac index was slightly higher in the treatment group. The use of hypertonic HES-solution after aortic declamping led to a significant reduction of fluids necessary to attain optimised PCWP/CI relation. In this clinical trial with moderate blood loss in high-risk patients, hypertonic HES applied in a titrated fashion restored hemodynamic stability faster and without volume overload.
ISSN:	1073-2322
DOI:	10.1097/00024382-200005000-00004