Jeannie Callum, Nikolaos J Skubas, Aarti Bathla, Homa Keshavarz, Edward G Clark, Bram Rochwerg, Dean Fergusson, Sesmu Arbous, Seth R Bauer, Louise China, Mark Fung, Rachel Jug, Michael Neill, Cary Paine, Katerina Pavenski, Prakesh S Shah, Susan Robinson, Hua Shan, Zbigniew M Szczepiorkowski, Thierry Thevenot, Bovey Wu, Simon Stanworth, Nadine Shehata
BACKGROUND: Albumin is commonly employed across a wide range of clinical settings to improve hemodynamics, facilitate fluid removal, and manage complications of cirrhosis. The International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines developed guidelines for the use of albumin in patients requiring critical care, undergoing cardiovascular surgery, kidney replacement therapy, or experiencing complications of cirrhosis. METHODS: Co-chairs oversaw the guideline development process and the panel included researchers, clinicians, methodologists, and a patient representative...
March 4, 2024: Chest