[Effect of an oxypolygelatine solution (Gelifundol) on the blood viscosity of healthy subjects].

Infusion of 500 ml oxypolygelatin (Gelifundol, 5.5% solution) in eight healthy volunteers led to hemodilution wiht consecutive changes of rheological parameters. Blood viscosity was statistically significantly lowered whereas plasma viscosity values showed a slight increase. RBC aggregation was slightly increased, RBC deformability remained unchanged.