Albumin infusion for the critically ill – is it beneficial and, if so, why and how?
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Albumin infusion for the critically ill – is it beneficial and, if so, why and how?
Introduction Human albumin is used for volume expansion and resuscitation and to correct hypoalbuminemia [1]. Hypoalbuminemia is frequent in sepsis and is a strong predictor of mortality and morbidity [2]. Fluid volume expansion and resuscitation of the critically ill with albumin has been recommended by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Surviving Sepsis Campaign ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Critical Care
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: 10.1186/s13054-015-0862-4