The Use of Serum Albumin as a Prognostic or Nutritional Marker and The Pros and Cons of IV Albumin Therapy.
Title
The Use of Serum Albumin as a Prognostic or Nutritional Marker and The Pros and Cons of IV Albumin Therapy.
Creator
Vanek Vincent W
Publisher
Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Date
1998
1998-06
Description
Serum albumin is a poor nutritional marker, but it is a good prognostic marker correlating with morbidity and mortality. However, IV albumin administration in hypoalbuminemic patients does not decrease tube feeding-associated diarrhea or intolerance, nor does it improve clinical outcome, so it is not cost-effective. In selected situations, colloid solutions may be helpful; however, nonprotein colloids are preferred and rarely is IV albumin indicated.
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Citation
Vanek Vincent W, “The Use of Serum Albumin as a Prognostic or Nutritional Marker and The Pros and Cons of IV Albumin Therapy.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 17, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/3030.