Alerta de segurança do FDA | Coloides sintéticos a base de amido hidroxietil não devem ser usados, a menos que não exista tratamento alternativo disponível.

Labeling Changes on mortality, kidney injury, and excess bleeding with hydroxyethyl starch products – U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Comentário: FDA Piles on New Warnings for Blood Volume Expanders – MedPage Today (necessário cadastro gratuito)

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