Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro provides case-based learning to highlight the 20 most important considerations for our hospitalized patients.
**ADDENDUM 1/8/18 - Dr. Mazzaferro has provided these updates regarding ALBUMIN:
Human Albumin:
- Delayed and acute hypersensitivity vasculitis has been reported with Human Albumin use:
JAVMA 230(6):873-879, 2007; Powell et al J Vet Emerg Crit Care Vol 23(6):598-604
- Low incidence of immune reactions; All associated with previous peritonitis; Slower time of administration suggested;
Decreased immunocompetency in hypoalbuminemic dogs:
Mathews and Barry J Vet Emerg Crit Care 15(2):110, 2005; Horowitz et al Can Vet J 56(6):591, 2015.
Canine Specific Albumin: sporadic availability; Less risk of immunogenicity / reaction
Craft and Powell, J Vet Emerg Crit Care 22(6):631, 2012.
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