Cardiovascular collapse following infusion of 5% albumin.
The administration of albumin is an excellent volume expander, although its use is not without potentially serious complications. This case report presents a patient who experienced an anaphylactoid reaction resulting in cardiovascular collapse following the administration of 5% albumin. Management and treatment of a patient with an anaphylactoid reaction is discussed.
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D000418:Albumins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000628:therapy*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012151:Resuscitation
D000418:Albumins