Albumin is a negatively charged molecule and, therefore, it attracts sodium ions, which in turn leads to water retention. Albumin also attracts other osmotically active positive ions (through the ...

Albumin use in patients with septic shock who had kidney impairment was associated with increased RRT (OR, 2.37) and with in-hospital mortality (OR, 1.21). Caution is urged with early albumin use ...