[Literature review of the use of albumin solutions in human medicine for the purpose of investigating the possibility of an indication for the therapy of dehydration conditions in veterinary practice].
The use of Albumin solutions as a homologous agent is sufficient in diseases corresponding to hypovolemia because of its long half-time, water binding capacity and rare side-effects. Young animals have a high ratio of extracellular/intracellular space and are severely affected by the loss of fluid. They have to be treated with sufficient amounts of plasma expanders over a long period to fill up the vascular system. This treatment maintains the microcirculation and stimulates the kidney activity thereby preventing shock. The application of electrolyte solutions as an only substitution of existing deficits ist needed after the general health situation of the animal has improved and the animal is drinking water. Albumin has several advantages compared with crystalloid and other colloid solutions and can therefore be used successfully in veterinary practice. However, it is necessary to find better ways to produce high quality Albumin solution for a reasonable price.
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Medizinischen Tierklinik, Veterinärmedizinischen Fakultät, Universität Leipzig.
D000418:Albumins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000818:Animals; D003681:Dehydration / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D012769:Shock / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D012996:Solutions
D000418:Albumins; D012996:Solutions
Literaturstudium über die Anwendung von Albuminlösungen in der Humanmedizin mit dem Ziel der Erhebung einer Indikationsmöglichkeit für die Therapie von Dehydrationszuständen in der veterinärmedizinischen Praxis.