BACKGROUND Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy is applied to measure changes in tissue composition. The aim of this study was to evaluate its feasibility in measuring the fluid shift after thoracentesis in patients with pleural effusion. METHODS 45 participants (21 with pleural effusion and 24 healthy subjects) were included. Bioelectrical impedance was analyzed for "Transthoracic," "Foot to...

Hyperoncotic albumin proved ineffective as a plasma volume expander in the resuscitation of four acutely burned children. Hypovolemia and pulmonary edema were apparently intensified by an obligatory fluid shift following tissue extravasation of protein. We conclude that, when used, hyperoncotic albumin should be suspended in a sufficient volume of saline to produce a solution isotonic and iso-o...