Why might colloid solutions such as albumin be preferred over crystalloids in certain situations?
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Correct answer: They expand intravascular volume more per liter than crystalloids
Colloids contain large molecules that stay in the vascular space, providing a higher intravascular volume expansion compared to crystalloids, although they may not always be the first-line choice.
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