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Use of albumin in the intensive care unit
Marc-Jacques Dubois1, Jean-Louis Vincent
1Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
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.
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.