The colloid-osmotic pressure of 20% albumin is 4 times higher than that of blood plasma. Therefore, when concentrated albumin is introduced, special attention should be given to adequate hydration of the patient. It is necessary to conduct careful monitoring of patients for circulatory disorders and hyperhydration. If the volume of 20% or 25% of the albumin solution is more than 200 ml, electrolyte solutions must be introduced to maintain a normal fluid balance. Alternatively, therapy may be continued 5 % solution of human albumin.
With the introduction of significant volumes, coagulation and hematocrit control is necessary. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring that blood components such as clotting factors, electrolytes, platelets, red blood cells are within normal limits.
In the event of a shock reaction, it is necessary to stop the infusion and prescribe anti-shock therapy.
The drug can be used within the time limits indicated on the package.
Before use, it is necessary to carry out a visual inspection of the preparation and packaging: the solution must be transparent, not containing any inclusions, the glass packaging must be hermetic, without cracks.In the case history, it is necessary to register the label data (name of the preparation, manufacturer, serial number, production date).
When injecting drugs derived from human blood or plasma, infectious diseases caused by transmission of infectious agents can not be completely excluded. To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents, donors and the preparations received are carefully checked. Each unit of plasma used to produce human albumin is tested for lack of HBsAg, HIV 1, HIV 2.
In addition, testing for the presence of hepatitis C virus RNA is performed using gene amplification. In production, only antigen-negative samples of the donor plasma are used. The production schedule of the drug includes the stage of virus removal and inactivation. When ultrafiltration and diafiltration, metal ions are removed; thus, the risk of accumulation of aluminum and accumulation-induced toxicity is significantly reduced.