Paradoxical Effect of Hyperoncotic Albumin in Acutely Burned Children

Abstract

Hyperoncotic albumin proved ineffective as a plasma volume expander in the resuscitation of four acutely burned children. Hypovolemia and pulmonary edema were apparently intensified by an obligatory fluid shift following tissue extravasation of protein. We conclude that, when used, hyperoncotic albumin should be suspended in a sufficient volume of saline to produce a solution isotonic and iso-oncotic relative to plasma.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA102818

Entities

People

  • Arthur D. Mason Jr.
  • Basil A. Pruitt Jr.
  • Cleon W. Goodwin
  • James W. Long Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Blood Proteins
  • Blood Volume
  • Burns
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Health Services
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Osmotic Pressure
  • Proteins
  • Resuscitation
  • Surgery
  • Therapy
  • Volume
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.