Therapeutic plasma exchange: Common questions about plasmapheresis - 06/2011

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Therapeutic plasma exchange: Common questions about plasmapheresis

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Abstract

This handout explains therapeutic plasma exchange, also called plasmapheresis, a treatment in which plasma is separated from the blood and removed. It is then replaced with donated fresh frozen plasma, albumin, or other substitute fluids.

Author

Transplant Services/4E-4SE/5E

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2006

Revision Date

06/2011

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General Subject

Therapeutic Procedures

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Plasmapheresis

Plasma

Languages

English

Record ID

3362