Intravenous Fluid Basics - Albumin | Clinical Medicine

🩸 Intravenous Fluid Basics – Albumin | Clinical Medicine

In this high-yield video, we dive into the clinical use of albumin as an intravenous (IV) fluid. Understand when and why albumin 5% vs 25% is used, how it compares to crystalloids, and the key situations where it plays a vital role in patient care.

📌 Topics Covered:

What is albumin and how does it work?

Albumin 5% vs 25%: differences in concentration and use.

Colloid vs crystalloid fluids – what’s the difference?

Albumin in sepsis, shock, cirrhosis, and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS).

Duration of effect and intravascular volume expansion.

When to avoid albumin. Cost, compatibility, and clinical pearls.

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YouTube Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gag7bM5BNk