Additional file 3: Figure S2. of Fluid resuscitation practices in cardiac surgery patients in the USA: a survey of health care providers

Frequency of adjunct fluid use for patients needing volume expansion in the presence of blood loss during CPB when blood transfusion is not indicated (scenario 2) a when first fluid choice is 5% albumina (n = 52) and b when first fluid choice is crystalloidsb (n = 39). CPB cardiopulmonary bypass; Hb, hemoglobin; HES, hydroxyethyl starch. aResponses to the following question: How often do you use each of the following as an adjunct to your first choice in a patient not experiencing significant blood loss when volume expansion is indicated during cardiovascular surgery with CPB? bResponses to the following question: How often do you use each of the following as an adjunct to your first choice in a patient for volume expansion in the presence of blood loss when blood transfusion is not indicated (adequate Hb) during cardiovascular surgery with CPB? (ZIP 186 kb)