Postoperative hypoalbuminemia following surgery related to craniosynostosis

ConclusionHemodilution due to large volume blood loss and transfusion with albumin‐poor fluids is strongly associated with postoperative hypoalbuminemia in patients undergoing surgery related to craniosynostosis. Practitioners should be aware of this risk and the implications of postoperative hypoalbuminemia in this population.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - June 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Elizabeth Allison, Russell G. Evans, Steven Wall, David Johnson, Sumit Das Tags: Original Article Source Type: research