ALB and compartment syndrome: A meta-analysis on the use of albumin for the early resuscitation of burn patients failed to demonstrate any clear benefit in terms of mortality but showed a lower incidence of compartment syndrome in patients receiving albumin [19]. In view of the absence of any clear-cut benefit, the high cost, and the potential for serious adverse effects, many burn centres avoid the use of colloids during the first 24 hours following injury [20].