Re: Albumin vs Calcuim Tx
Maybe you mistyped but the correction equation is to add
0.8 mg/dl to the calcium for every 1g/dl drop in Albumin.
The reason is the high degree of binding between Ca and Alb.
Both Calcium and Albumin need to be watched and replaced as needed,but generally low Calcium would be the priority one since it has so much to do with coagulation,neuromuscular conduction and cardiac contractility. A run or two of Calcium Chloride or Calcium Gluconate can quickly correct the hypocalcemia.
Low Albumin on the other hand is less of a priority. You can raise Alb levels with a quick infusion of 5% or 25%,but there is a good chance that it will just leak out of the vascular system and not give you the expected results.
There's more to the whole situation but hope this helps.
GL
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