title: When is an albumin infusion needed?
abstract: Albumin infusions can help some critically ill patients, but when to use them is controversial. This protocol can help guide the decision.
authors.affiliation: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fischer
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D016913:Blood Component Transfusion / Q000379:methods*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy*; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012709:Serum Albumin