Colloid Use for Fluid Resuscitation: Evidence and Spin
Authors: Deborah Cook, Gordon Guyatt
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2001)

Editorials7 August 2001Colloid Use for Fluid Resuscitation: Evidence and SpinDeborah Cook, MD and Gordon Guyatt, MDDeborah Cook, MDDrs. Cook and Guyatt: McMaster University; Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6, Canada and Gordon Guyatt, MDDrs. Cook and Guyatt: McMaster University; Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6, CanadaAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-135-3-200108070-00013 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail In this issue, Wilkes and Navickis (1) present a meta-analysis of albumin versus crystalloids in seriously ill patients. Their study has many strengths. The comprehensive search strategy minimized the chance of publication bias and English-language bias. Explicit selection criteria were used, including studies with randomized allocation; comparison of albumin administration with crystalloid, no albumin, or lower-dose albumin; and an end point of mortality. 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