A comparison of the hemodynamic effects of fluid bolus therapy with crystalloids vs. 4% albumin and vs. 20% albumin in patients after cardiac surgery

Crystalloid or colloid fluid bolus therapy (FBT) is common after cardiac sugery.1 Its rationale is based on the notion that FBT increases cardiac preload and, thereby, cardiac index (CI) and mean arterial pressure (MAP).

Source: Heart and Lung - August 14, 2021 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Fumitaka Yanase, Salvatore L Cutuli, Thummaporn Naorungroj, Laurent Bitker, Anthony Wilson, Glenn M Eastwood, Rinaldo Bellomo Source Type: research