Volume expansion with albumin compared to gelofusine in children with severe malaria: results of a controlled trial

Objectives Previous studies have shown that in children with severe malaria, resuscitation with albumin infusion results in a lower mortality than resuscitation with saline infusion. Whether the apparent benefit of albumin is due solely to its colloidal properties, and thus might also be achieved wi...

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Main Authors: Akech, S, Gwer, S, Idro, R, Fegan, G, Eziefula, A, Newton, C, Levin, M, Maitland, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2006