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Albumin

Human serum albumin is the most abundant protein in plasma. It is used to restore and maintain circulating blood volume.

To help ensure the appropriate use of albumin, the Transfusion Medicine Advisory Group (TMAG) has developed the following recommendations:

   
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Dated

Guidelines for Albumin Use for Adults in BC

 Oct 2007

 

Other Resources on Albumin:

 Publications

Introduction of guidelines for the use of albumin and the effect on albumin prescribing practices in British Columbia (BCMJ, January/February 2012)

Serum Albumin: New thoughts on an old treatment (BCMJ, October 2005)

Systematic Reviews of Hydroxyethyl Starch

Systematic Review of Hydroxyethyl Starch versus Crystalloids in Surgery (April 2008)

Systematic Review of Hydroxyethyl Starch versus Crystalloids in Cardiac Surgery (December 2007)

Systematic Reviews of Albumin

Systematic Review of Albumin for Hypoalbuminemia (June 2007)

Systematic Review of Albumin versus Synthetic Colloids for Fluid Resuscitation (May 2007)

Systematic Review of Albumin versus Saline for Fluid Resuscitation (December 2006)

Systematic Review of Albumin for Intradialytic Hypotension (October 2006)

Presentation

BC Albumin Guidelines presentation by VIHA's Dr. Peter Sherk MD (with sound) [31.4 MB file] 2008

 

 

 

 


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