The effect of hydroxyethyl starch as a priming solution for cardiopulmonary bypass on renal function

Postoperative renal insufficiency is a very important complication that increase mortality and morbidity. The inflammatory response, the usage of the blood and blood products intraoperatively and postoperatively have a significant effect on renal insufficiency. With the usage of Hydroxyethyl starch (HES), inflammatory response and usage of blood and blood products decreased in many researches and therefore HES can reduce the risk of renal insufficiency. In this report we try to find how close HES to an ideal priming solution and the effects on renal and other functions.