GELASPAN

Gelatin is a colloidal plasma substitute. When used in the treatment of hypovolaemia gelatin produces significant increases in blood volume, cardiac output, stroke volume, blood pressure, urinary output and oxygen delivery. Gelatin promotes osmotic diuresis, thereby helping to protect the kidneys from the adverse effects of hypovolaemia.

Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues. Changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue.

Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and is an essential body electrolyte. Homeostasis is mainly regulated by the parathyroid hormone, by calcitonin, and by the activated form of vitamin D. Calcium is a structural component of bones and teeth. It is also required for blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, muscle contraction and normal heartbeat.