What Is Hextend Used For?

What Is Hextend Used For? Hextend (6% hetastarch in lactated electrolyte injection) is a plasma volume expander indicated in the treatment of low levels of blood plasma (hypovolemia) when plasma volume expansion is desired. Hextend is not a substitute for blood or plasma. Is hextend a blood product? HEXTEND (6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection)