Hydroxyethyl Starch and Renal Function After Radical Prostatectomy

Summary

The purpose of this project is to investigate if hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is potential nephrotoxic and examine the effects on the circulation and kidneys during administration of HES during surgery.

Timeline

Start

2012-01

Primary completion

2013-06

Completion

2013-06

Publications

• Kancir ASP, Johansen JK, Ekeloef NP, Pedersen EB. The effect of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 on renal function, arterial blood pressure, and vasoactive hormones during radical prostatectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2015 Mar;120(3):608-618. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000000596.

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