What is Plasmapheresis?
Plasmapheresis is the procedure which is done to exchange the plasma present in the blood with fresh plasma substitute or plasma from a donor. Plasmapheresis or plasma exchange process broadly involves the following steps:
When is a plasmapheresis performed?
This procedure may be recommended as a primary or secondary line of treatment if either of the below condition are present:
Plasmapheresis removes the circulating auto-antibodies present in the blood. The autoantibodies may sometimes attack and damage the body’s own tissues and cells. The procedure is also used to remove metabolic substances and toxins from the blood.
How is Plasmapheresis done?
A single plasmapheresis treatment will last for about 1-3 hrs. The length of procedure depends on the patient’s body size and the amount of plasma that is required to get exchanged. The patient should take appropriate rest for a short period after the treatment. The patient may require 2-3 treatments for each week.
What are the precautions that need to be taken after the procedure?
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