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Albumin
Albumin
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Medical
Professional
11/07/2008

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Term
Albumin level
Definition
3.5-5
Term
Albumin role
Definition
maintains osmotic pressure btwn cells
Term
High Albumin called...
Definition
Hyperalbuminemia
Term
Hyperalbuminemia S/S Causes
Definition
dehydration, Rx: Heparin
Term
Low Albumin called...
Definition
Hypoalbuminemia
Term
Hypoalbuminemia S/S Causes
Definition
Cirrhosis, Immobilization, Severe Malnutrition, Severe Burns, Rx: PCN,ASA, VIT C
Term
Albumin Pt. education
Definition
Diet: eat proteins (meat/soy)
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