Dextran 70

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Dextran 70 is a polymer of glucose produced by bacteria. It is used by injection into a vein to expand blood volume. Specifically it is used for shock such as that caused by bleeding or burns when blood transfusions are not quickly available. However, it does not carry oxygen.

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