The reflection coefficient ( ? ) is used to correct the magnitude of the measured gradient to'correct for'the ineffectiveness of some of the oncotic pressure gradient.
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Albumin is the main protein in the blood that is able to maintain an oncotic pressure, which prevents the leakage of fluid into the extracellular medium and the subsequent formation of edemas.
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The net result is that alpha-2-macroglobulin reaches serum levels equal to or greater than those of albumin in the nephrotic syndrome, which has the effect of maintaining oncotic pressure.
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Because smaller animals ( for example rats ) function at a lower blood pressure, they need less oncotic pressure to balance this, and thus need less albumin to maintain proper fluid distribution.
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Typically, oncotic pressures are higher in the peritubular capillaries, because protein composition in the interstitium is nominal; therefore, Na + and water leave the interstitial space and enter the capillaries.
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The large majority of oncotic pressure in capillaries is generated by the presence of high quantities of albumin, a protein that constitutes approximately 80 % of the total oncotic pressure exerted by blood plasma on interstitial fluid.
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The large majority of oncotic pressure in capillaries is generated by the presence of high quantities of albumin, a protein that constitutes approximately 80 % of the total oncotic pressure exerted by blood plasma on interstitial fluid.
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If a crystalloid like normal saline ( NS ) is used, the infusion amount should be triple what is removed as the 3 : 1 ratio of normal saline for plasma is needed to keep up oncotic pressure.
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Under normal circumstances the SAAG is < 1.1 because serum oncotic pressure ( pulling fluid back into circulation ) is exactly counterbalanced by the serum hydrostatic pressure ( which pushes fluid out of the circulatory system ).
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Albumin is essential for maintaining the oncotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues; without albumin, the high pressure in the blood vessels would force more fluids out into the tissues.
