Comparison of the novel hydroxyethylstarch 130/0.4 and hydroxyethylstarch 200/0.6 in brain-dead donor resuscitation on renal function after transplantation

摘要

Background The renal effect of hydroxyethylstarch (HES) solutions remains controversial. We hypothesized that the use of HES with a mean molecular weight of 130 kDa would reduce renal dysfunctions in the recipients. Our study was aimed at comparing the effects of two fluid regimens (HES 130/0.4 or HES 200/0.6) used for the resuscitation of brain-dead donors on the rate of delayed graft function (DGF) and the serum creatinine levels post-transplantation.