Research Progress On Fluid Resuscitation With Hydroxyethyl Starch In Critically Ⅲ Patients

Hydroxyethyl starch(HES) is one of the most frequently used resuscitation fluids worldwide. The article reviewed the physicochemical properties (pharmacological effects and adverse reactions) of HES, and its efficacy and safety of the clinical research and applications of fluid resuscitation with HES in critically ill patients (intensive care medicine,sepsis,perioperative,trauma and burn injury.