Department of Medicine, Divisions of Critical Care and Palliative Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. james.downar@utoronto.ca
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.