A retrospective comparison of albumin versus mannitol priming fluid with relation to postoperative atrial fibrillation.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim of the study

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication following cardiac surgery which can result in increased mortality and increased healthcare costs. During Hurricane Maria (2017), a nationwide shortage of mannitol occurred, and our institution switched to the utilization of albumin as a priming fluid solution. We observed decreased rates of POAF during that time and began alternating albumin and mannitol priming fluid solutions. We hypothesized this observation may be from altered perinexal conduction from albumin utilization.

Methods

A retrospective chart review of all patients from January 2020 through December 2020 who underwent cardiac surgery was performed, to determine if albumin was associated with reduced POAF rates. Two

SUBMITTER: Binder MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826347 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature