Table 1 Effects of ip injection of polyethylene glycol on hematocrit (Hct), plasma concentration of total protein, and sodium 6 h after treatment
Hct (%) | Total protein (g/dl) | Plasma Na+ (mEq/l) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Control | 41.7 ± 0.49 | 6.0 ± 0.17 | 142 ± 0.7 |
Vehicle (saline ip + water deprivation) | 41.1 ± 0.30 | 5.7 ± 0.10 | 140 ± 0.9 |
PEG (PEG ip + water deprivation) | 48.6 ± 1.08** | 7.0 ± 0.24** | 140 ± 0.7 |