Fig. 1

Thromboelastographic data before and after colloid preloading in pediatric patients receiving 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 and 5% human albumin, respectively. Data are mean ± standard deviation (SD). *P < 0.01 vs. baseline data. HES, 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4; HA, 5% human albumin; r-time, reaction time (normal range, 5–10 min); k-time, clot formation time (normal range, 1–3 min); α-angle, clot formation rate (normal range, 53°–72°); maximum amplitude (normal range, 50–70 mm); coagulation index (normal range, −3–3)