Recently published papers: putting fluids in and taking fluids out.
Further work on the use of albumin in the intensive care unit is discussed. The interesting pilot study by Dubois and colleagues examines the potential benefits for albumin supplementation in the hypoalbuminaemic critically ill patient. Maintaining the fluid theme, we discuss recent work on factors influencing post-intensive care unit blood transfusion as well as another study on erythropoietin. Finally, a large multicentred trial comparing continuous venovenous haemofiltration with intermittent haemodialysis is outlined, the results of which pose more questions than answers.
Shaw
Catriona J M
CJ
Department of Nephrology, Worthing General Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2DH, UK.
Forni
Lui G
LG
D000418:Albumins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D016638:Critical Illness; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006440:Hemofiltration; D006801:Humans; D034141:Hypoalbuminemia / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis
D000418:Albumins; D004921:Erythropoietin