Individualized dose. Administer IV infusion at 1-2 mL/min.
Pre & post-op treatment Adult 100-200 mL daily or diluted to 5%, depending on plasma vol & serum albumin level.
Childn 1.5-3 mL/kg daily or diluted to 5% soln.
Hepatic cirrhosis Adult 100-200 mL daily.
Infants & childn 1.5-3 mL/kg.
Nephrotic syndrome Adult 200-400 mL daily, infused over 60-90 min.
Infants & childn 3-6 mL/kg infused for 60-90 min.
Oedema in patients w/ albumin deficiency Adult 100 mL.
Childn 2 mL/kg.
Fluid loss into the extravascular compartment Adult 50-200 mL.
Childn 1-2 mL/kg. Initial dose should be infused over 5-15 min.
Shock due to blood loss Adult 50-200 mL to be diluted 1:4 w/ isotonic electrolyte &/or dextrose soln.
Childn 1-2 mL/kg diluted 1:4 w/ isotonic electrolyte &/or dextrose soln.
Severe blood loss Initially 20 g infused rapidly at 5-15 min.
Burns w/ increased hematocrit Adult 200-400 mL diluted 1:4 w/ isotonic electrolyte &/or dextrose soln.
Childn 4 mL/kg diluted 1:4 w/ isotonic electrolyte &/or dextrose soln.
In case of hypoalbuminemia Adult 50 mL bid.
Childn 1 mL/kg bid.
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