Low albumin levels are associated with mortality in the critically ill: A retrospective observational study in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit

BACKGROUND: Albumin is a determinant of plasma colloid oncotic pressure and buffering capacity. It is a carrier protein for drugs and is important for normal functioning of the glycocalyx. Hypoalbuminaemia is common in the critically ill and has been associated with adverse outcomes. The association...

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Autores principales: Atrash, A K, de Vasconcellos, K
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: South African Medical Association 2020
Materias:
Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9045521/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35493283
http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAJCC.2020.v36i2.422

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9045521/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35493283
http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAJCC.2020.v36i2.422

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