Purpose: The technical issues surrounding the use of albumin in parenteral nutrient (PN) solutions are reviewed. Summary: Five criteria have been suggested to determine which compounds are optimal ...

Research comparing 5% and 20% albumin solutions revealed that while both can expand plasma volume, the 20% solution resulted in a dehydrating effect, indicating that the concentration of the ...

Adding albumin to total nutrient admixtures (TNAs) or three-in-one solutions cannot be recommended because of stability concerns; it has been shown to cause creaming in as little as 4 hours.