Polyvinylpyrrolidone PPV

Polyvinylpyrrolidone PPV is a synthetic polymer (average MW 40,000) used as a 3.5% solution. It is used as a volume or plasma expander and is used to increase the intravascular compartment fluid. It interferes with blood grouping and cross-matching and is a histamine releaser. Polyvinylpyrrolidone ppv is slowly excreted by kidney and small amounts by […]