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Albumin and Blood TRansfsuion


lef5501

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Our policy states that albumin may be given concurrently with red blood cells. My old Tech Manual from 2011 specifically says 5% albumin may be used. However, pharmacy is telling us that usually the 25% albumin is given. Any references available about what concentration albumin may transfused concurrently with red cells?

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  • 4 years later...

This is an older post, but in case anyone else happens to need the information: I couldn't find any data supporting 25% albumin administration concurrent with PRBC transfusion.  However, the clinical staff may be diluting this product down to 4-5% at the bedside for transfusion - definitely something to check (or to pass along to the medical director/administration to investigate so you don't have to be in the middle).

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339182642_Blood_Transfusion_Intravenous_Medication

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