Why the study?
Does 20% albumin solution improve plasma oncotic pressure, renal function, and peripheral oedema in adult patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery?
Does 20% albumin solution improve plasma oncotic pressure, renal function, and peripheral oedema in adult patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery?
Routine administration of concentrated albumin postoperatively is not justified, as it improves oncotic pressure but does not yield apparent clinical benefits.
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Should not yet change practice for routine albumin use; leaves open targeted applications in high-risk abdominal surgery.
Zetterström et al. (1981) studied this question.
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