Plasma expanders are used in
During endotoxic shock,the amount of blood that can be delivered to the tissues get reduced due to loss of RBC's and decrease in blood volume which causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore,plasma expanders are used for the maintanence of blood volume in the body.They act by increasing osmotic pressure. Ref : SRB's manual of surgery 6th edition
Endotoxic shock
Neurogenic shock
Vasovagal shock
Anaphylactic shock
General surgery