Albumin, Normal Serum 5% 25%

Question 0

Indications and field use for ALBUMIN

Answer 0

Trauma
Restores plasma volume in burns 
Hyperbilirubinemia 
Shock
Hypoproteinemia 
Prevention of cerebral edema 
Cardiopulmonary bypass procedures

Question 1

Mechanism of action of ALBUMIN

Answer 1

Exerts oncotic pressure, which expands volume of circulating blood and maintains cardiac output

Question 2

Contraindications of ALBUMIN

Answer 2

Hypersensitivity
CHF
Severe anemia
Renal insufficiency

Question 3

Adverse reactions of ALBUMIN in Cardiovascular

Answer 3

Fluid overload, hypotension, erractic pulse, tachycardia

Question 4

Adverse reactions for ALBUMIN in respiratory

Answer 4

Altered respirations, pulmonary edema

Question 5

Adverse reactions of ALBUMIN in CNS

Answer 5

Fever, chills, flushing, headache

Question 6

Adverse reactions of ALBUMIN in GI

Answer 6

Nausea, vomiting, increased salivation

Question 7

Administration of ALBUMIN

Answer 7

Slow IV push to prevent fluid overload. Dilute with normal saline

Question 8

Adult dosage of ALBUMIN

Answer 8

IV 500 ml of 5% as needed

Question 9

Brand names of albumin

Answer 9

Albuminar, Albutein, Buminate, Plasbumin