What is the function of albumin infusion

Albumin infusion is mainly used to replenish blood volume, maintain plasma colloid osmotic pressure, treat hypoalbuminemia, reduce edema and promote diuresis. This treatment method has wide clinical application value, especially when dealing with some critical illness, albumin infusion can play a key role.

Due to the large molecular weight of albumin, it can increase plasma colloid osmotic pressure after infusion, thereby increasing blood volume, which is crucial for the treatment of hypotension caused by blood loss, shock, etc.

For patients with hypoalbuminemia, albumin infusion can directly increase the level of albumin in the body and help relieve various symptoms caused by it, such as malnutrition, decreased immunity, etc.

Albumin plays an important role in maintaining the balance of fluids inside and outside blood vessels. By injecting albumin, it can reduce the accumulation of interstitial fluid and effectively reduce edema. This is useful in the treatment of kidney disease, liver disease, etc. accompanied by edema. The bottom is especially important.

Albumin can also bind to the antidiuretic hormone receptor, promote the reabsorption of water by the renal tubules, and then exert a diuretic effect, which is significant for the treatment of edematous diseases such as cardiogenic edema caused by heart failure. Effect.

Finally, it needs to be emphasized that albumin infusion must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and the indications and contraindications must be strictly followed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. At the same time, it should be used with caution or prohibited for patients who are allergic to albumin or have allergic constitution.