Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Aug 2004
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyAlbumin versus crystalloid for pump priming in cardiac surgery: meta-analysis of controlled trials.
To determine the effects of pump priming fluid choice on platelets, fluid balance, and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Albumin prime better preserves platelet counts than crystalloid. Albumin also favorably influences colloid oncotic pressure, on-bypass positive fluid balance, postoperative weight gain, and colloid usage. The clinical significance of these observations merits further investigation.