Use of human albumin in neurosurgery.

Up to day the control of brain oedema is not yet solved. The role of protein level and oncotic pressure in the maintenance of adequate plasma volume are explained. We discuss all factors worsening cerebral oedema. The haemodynamic aspects of oncotic therapy are presented. Our choice of drugs used in oncotic therapy is human albumin. The beneficial influence of human albumin on the development of cerebral oedema is accentuated.