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===Plasma transfusion===
===Plasma transfusion===
*This may be used to increase plasma volume. However, much of the albumin is lost in the gut and a substantial amount fails to remain in the intravascular compartment. Therefore, the extent of increase in serum albumin level is not great.
*This may be used to increase plasma volume. However, much of the albumin is lost in the gut and a substantial amount fails to remain in the intravascular compartment. Therefore, the extent of increase in serum albumin level is not great.
*Administration of colloid may be more suitable if it is essential to increase the plasma oncotic pressure.
*Administration of [[Colloids|colloid]] may be more suitable if it is essential to increase the plasma oncotic pressure.
===Diuretics===
===Diuretics===