plasma volume extender [Gk, plassein + L, volumen, paper roll, extendere, to stretch] , an IV solution of dextran, proteins, or other substances used to treat shock caused by blood volume loss.
plasma volume extender [Gk, plassein + L, volumen, paper roll, extendere, to stretch] , an IV solution of dextran, proteins, or other substances used to treat shock caused by blood volume loss.