Study intervention | Albumin group: study solution | Ringer group: study solution |
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Unblinded CPB priming Blinded CPB priming | 1200 mL of Ringer’s acetate 300 mL of 20% albumin (final albumin concentration of 4%) | 1200 mL of Ringer’s acetate 300 mL of Ringer’s acetate (pure Ringer’s acetate) |
Blinded volume replacement up to 3200 mla | Albumin 4% | Ringer’s acetate |
Unblinded volume replacement over 3200 mla | Ringer’s acetate | Ringer’s acetate |
Other fluid management | ||
Background infusiona | Ringer’s acetate 0.5 mL/kg/h | Ringer’s acetate 0.5 mL/kg/h |
Blood transfusionsa | Based on clinical decision, excluding albumin | Based on clinical decision, excluding albumin |