Albumin-containing plasma volume expanders.

Abstract

Human albumin-containing solutions have been used as plasma volume expanders and in the management of severe hypoproteinaemia for over 30 years; Modern indications for their use are described in some detail. These include the management of shock, burns, adult respiratory distress syndrome, and priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass pump. Reactions to albumin infusions are rare. Recent reports of hypotension following rapid infusion of SPPS and PPF are under active pharmacological study.

• Authors: P Schiff
• Journal: The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery (Aust N Z J Surg) Vol. 47 Issue 6 Pg. 783-6 (Dec 1977) ISSN: 0004-8682 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 274123 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Plasma Substitutes
• Serum Albumin

Topics

• Adult
• Burns (therapy)
• Cardiopulmonary Bypass
• Humans
• Plasma Substitutes (therapeutic use)
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (therapy)
• Serum Albumin (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Shock (therapy)