Low molecular weight dextran is contraindicated in:: (A) Fetal distress syndrome, (B) Cerebrovascular accident, (C) Electrical burns, (D) Thrombocytopenia
Answer is D. Low molecular weight dextran is contraindicated in Thrombocytopenia( low blood platelet count) because it interferes in platelet function. Infusion of LMW Dextran prevent early thrombosis of the small aeries which was subjected to recent operative trauma