PediRounds

Albumin 4.5% — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Albumin 4.5% in children. Category: Blood product.

Dose10-20 mL/kg (hypovolaemia / hypoalbuminaemia)
Per kg10–20 mL/kg
RouteIV

Clinical notes

Colloid volume expander.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines