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Background
The CONvalescent Plasma for Hospitalized Adults With COVID‐19 Respiratory Illness (CONCOR‐1) trial was a multicenter randomized controlled trial assessing convalescent plasma in hospitalized COVID‐19 patients. This study evaluates the cost‐effectiveness of convalescent plasma and its impact on quality‐of‐life to provide insight into its potential as an alternative treatment in resource‐constrained...
Background
There is a literature gap in terms of albumin utilization practices.
Methods/Materials
We conducted a single‐center retrospective observational electronic audit of adult admitted patients who received one or more vials of albumin (5% or 25%) between September 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020 at a large community hospital. The Research Ethics Board approval was obtained. Utilization data identified...