| Methods |
Randomised controlled trial |
| Participants |
75 men undergoing elective aortocoronary bypass grafting, who had a PCWP of < 5 mmHg after induction of anaesthesia |
| Interventions |
1) HA 5% (n = 15)
2) 6% HES, HMW (n = 15)
3) 6% HES, LMW (n = 15)
4) Gelatin 3.5% (n = 15)
5) No additional volume |
| Outcomes |
Death (information obtained on contact with author)
Haemodynamic variables |
| Notes |
Follow‐up 1 day. Information on allocation was obtained on contact with study author |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
Low risk |
Adequate. Allocation by sequentially numbered sealed opaque envelopes |
