title: Pro/con debate: should synthetic colloids be used in patients with septic shock?
abstract: You have recently heard reports that synthetic colloids may be associated with renal failure and other morbidities in certain populations of critically ill patients. You have been asked by the hospital chief of staff whether there should be a suspension of the use of synthetic colloids until further information is available. You need to make a decision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Divisions of Critical Care and Palliative Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. james.downar@utoronto.ca
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Downar
authors.forename: Stephen E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Lapinsky
mesh_terms: D003102:Colloids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids