Efficacy of 20% Human Albumin in Reducing Pleural Effusion After Cardiopulmonary Bypass

"Adding albumin to the priming solution can help reduce hemodilution and consequent extracardiac complications by maintaining colloid oncotic pressure. Albumin helps counteract the intravascular fluid shift to the extravascular space and reduces the risk of complications associated with fluid imbalance.~Postoperative pulmonary complications following CPB can significantly impact postoperative outcomes. Patients developing PPC have prolonged mechanical ventilation, extended hospitalisation, longer ICU stays, and elevated postoperative mortality. One of the most common PPCs following CPB is pleural effusion.~Our primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of adding 100 ml of 20% human albumin to the CPB priming solution compared to standard priming, with a specific focus on its potential role in reducing the occurrence of pleural effusion."