Use of albumin in the intensive care unit.
Recent publications have renewed interest in albumin use in the ICU. Meta-analyses have been published that demonstrate the safety of albumin administration and even potential benefits. Hypoalbuminemia, which has long been considered a marker of disease, has been causally linked to the development of complications. Finally, advances have been made in our knowledge of the unique and potentially beneficial properties of albumin.
Dubois
Marc-Jacques
MJ
Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
Vincent
Jean-Louis
JL
D000418:Albumins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D012709:Serum Albumin
D000418:Albumins; D012709:Serum Albumin