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All available colloid volume substitutes carry the risk of anaphylactoid reactions. In a
multicentre prospective trial, 69 cases of anaphylactoid reactions have been observed …

In the preceding review [78], it was pointed out that massive pulmonary embolism is often a
consequence of subclinical venous thrombosis which can be detected by currently available …

The nasal absorption of a range of water-soluble compounds with different molecular
weights, 4-oxo-4 H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid (mol. wt 190), p-aminohippuric acid …

Polymers have found applications in virtually every discipline of medicine, ranging from
simple extracorporeal devices to intricately designed implants. Since each medical …

The number of applications of dextran fractions and derivatives in medicine and medical
research has grown considerably over the years. Most of the physical properties of dextran …

A prospective study of dextran-induced anaphylactoid reactions (DIAR) in 5745
gynaecological and obstetric patients who received dextran 70 solution intravenously while …

Hemoglobin has been encapsulated in phospholipid vesicles by extrusion of
hemoglobin/lipid mixtures through polycarbonate membranes. This technique avoids the …

Plasma protein fraction and human serum albumin are suitable for plasma replacement;
however, they are in short supply and extremely expensive. Fresh‐frozen plasma should not …

Homologous blood transfusions are not without risks, especially in young women and girls.
In patients undergoing certain elective surgical procedures autologous blood transfusion is …