Incidence and risk factors associated with human albumin administration following total joint arthroplasty: a multicenter retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program advocates implementation of perioperative goal-directed fluid therapy and reduced application of colloidal fluids. It should be used reasonably selectively in high-risk patients despite the clear efficacy of human albumin (HA). Therefore, it is vital to identify the risk factors for the use of HA. This study aims to determine the incidence and risk factors of HA administration in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA, TKA).

Methods

We identified patients undergoing THA or TKA in multiple institutions from 2014 to 2016 and collected patient demographics and perioperative variables. The criterion of HA administration was defined as a postoperative albumin level < 32 g/L or 32 to 35 g/L for at-risk pati

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8557000 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature