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hy·drox·yethyl starch

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  1. Hydroxyethyl starch

    Hydroxyethyl starch (HES/HAES), sold under the brand name Voluven among others, is a nonionic starch derivative, used as a volume expander in intravenous therapy. The use of HES on critically ill patients is associated with an increased risk of death and kidney problems.HES is a general term and can be sub-classified according to average molecular weight, molar substitution, concentration, C2/C6 ratio and Maximum Daily Dose. The European Medicines Agency commenced in June 2013 the process of agreeing to reduced indications which was completed in October 2013. The process of full withdrawal in the EU is expected to complete in 2018.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hydroxyethyl starch in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hydroxyethyl starch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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