title: [Albumin. From physiopathology to therapeutic use].
abstract: Albumin has multiple roles in homeostasis. The importance of serum albumin in colloid oncotic pressure has been overemphasized. Albumin supplementation must be supported by pathophysiology and the achievement of specific objectives.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Medicina II, Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Camilo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lourenço
mesh_terms: D003102:Colloids; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D008108:Liver Diseases, Alcoholic / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D012709:Serum Albumin
vernacular_title: Albumina. Da fisiopatologia ao uso terapêutico.