Haemaccel

Haemaccel (pronounced: /ˈhiːməksɛl/) is a type of intravenous fluid used in the medical field. It is a plasma expander that is used to increase the volume of blood plasma in the body.

Etymology

The term "Haemaccel" is derived from the words "haema-" which is a prefix used in medical terminology to refer to blood, and "accel" which is short for accelerator, indicating its function to speed up the process of increasing blood plasma volume.

Usage

Haemaccel is used in situations where there is a need to rapidly increase the volume of blood plasma, such as in cases of hypovolemia or shock. It is also used during surgical procedures to replace lost blood volume.

Composition

Haemaccel is composed of polygeline, a derivative of bovine collagen, and electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride. The polygeline acts as a plasma expander, while the electrolytes help to maintain the balance of fluids in the body.

Related Terms

• Intravenous fluid
• Plasma expander
• Hypovolemia
• Shock
• Polygeline
• Electrolytes

See Also

• Blood plasma
• Intravenous therapy
• Volume expander

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Haemaccel
• Wikipedia's article - Haemaccel

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