title: [Albumin and its use].
abstract: Although albumin (A) may be considered an ideal natural colloid, the clinical importance efficacy of A administration in the treatment of critical illness have changed considerably of late years. This article reviews data about the use of A at present. It is obvious that, routine administration of A on the basis of reduced plasma albumin levels cannot be recommended. There are at the present time no clear indications for A administration. Albumin can be used only as a second-choice infusion solution when other products are not indicated, are contraindicated or have been used up their maximum dose.
authors.affiliation: Kauno medicinos universiteto Intensyviosios terapijos klinika, Eiveniu 2, 3007 Kaunas.
authors.forename: Dagmara
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reingardiene
mesh_terms: D000418:Albumins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D003102:Colloids; D016638:Critical Illness; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D006895:Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D034141:Hypoalbuminemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000139:chemically induced; D010952:Plasma Substitutes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000032:analysis; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D000418:Albumins; D003102:Colloids; D006895:Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives; D010952:Plasma Substitutes; D012709:Serum Albumin; D012996:Solutions