Intravenous fluids are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. Many preparations classified by composition as crystalloids or colloids, of natural or synthetic origin, are available in clinical practice. Guidelines favor crystalloids as first-choice fluids in most clinical situations, mainly because of the lack of advantage of using colloids in reducing mortality and organ complications and generating higher treatment costs. This review focuses on the evidence for the use of colloids in selected clinical conditions.
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