Additional file 5: Figure S4. of Fluid resuscitation practices in cardiac surgery patients in the USA: a survey of health care providers

Frequency of adjunct fluid use for expansion during ECMO or VAD (scenario 4) a when first fluid choice is albumin 5%a (n = 33b) and b when first fluid choice is crystalloidsa (n = 31b). ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; HES, hydroxyethyl starch; VAD, ventricular assist device. aResponses to the following question: How often do you use the following as an adjunct to your first choice for a patient who needs volume expansion during ECMO or VAD? bNo statistical tests were performed due to small sample size. (ZIP 169 kb)