Fig. 4

First choice of IV fluid for maintenance during ANH (autologous blood collection)^a (scenario 3, n = 119^b). ANH, acute normovolemic hemodilution; HES, hydroxyethyl starch; IV, intravenous; n/a, not available. Superscript A and S denote differences between specialties that are statistically significant at P <  .05. ^aResponses to the following question: Which of the following is your first choice for a patient for volume replacement maintenance during ANH (autologous blood collection)? ^bA total of 119 HCPs responded to this question; five respondents (two anesthesiologists, one surgeon, two perfusionists) indicated the patient type was “not applicable” to their practice