In the course of the development work, natusal and synthetic polymers were examined to see whether they wese suitable for use as plasma substitutes. The criteria of a plasma substitute are discussed in this connection. The most important of the base substances used at present (dextran, modified gelatin, polyvinylpysrolidone, and hydroxyethyl starch) are described, and a typical example ofproven therapeutic value is discussed for each type.
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