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The process of donating plasma is called plasmapheresis, and plasma donation begins a lot like any other blood donation, with a needle in the arm. The blood flows from the donor's arm through an IV line and into an apheresis machine where centrifuge is used to separate the blood components...
Plateletpheresis is performed in all countries except Mauritania while plasmapheresis exists only in Algeria and Egypt. Morocco is the sole country outsourcing its plasma for Plasma derived products. Conclusion Despite the various challenges facing these countries, lot of progresses have been made so ...
Intravenous antibodies or immunoglobulin (IVIG) can also be used at times for the same reason if the condition is not responsive to steroids. Splenectomy (removal of the spleen) may be recommended in cases unresponsive to other treatments. Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is the treatment for TTP...
The consultation involves the evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and a complete physical examination, based on which a treatment plan is determined. Following the initial consultation, laboratory tests and other investigations, such as a CT scan or MRI, are performed to obtain a complete picture...
Treatment modalities include symptomatic treatment in the form of cholinesterase inhibitors and plasmapheresis and immunotherapy in the form of immunosuppressant medications, immunomodulating therapy and thymectomy. No single regimen is appropriate for all patients and up to now no mode of therapy has been...
Factor IX concentrate is used in hemophilia B ("Christmas disease"), which is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor IX. Ensuring a Safe Blood Supply There are many tests that are performed on blood to ensure its safety. These tests include checking for: Hepatitis B surface antigen Hepat...
Inhibitors should be suspected when there is a lack of response to fVIII infusion as a result of poor recovery, shortened half-life, or inadequate clinical response. When an inhibitor is suspected, testing using a Bethesda inhibitor assay (BIA) should be performed. It is also generally accepted...
Eating a greasy cheeseburger and fries before you donate can slow your plasma flow too much. This is because these two foods are high in saturated fat that clogs your veins and produce “cloudy” plasma that can clog the plasmapheresis machine. If your plasma flow is too slow, your donation...
form of gastrointestinal (GI) decontamination for poisoned patients—both human and animal.1,2 But now this use has largely declined in human medicine in favor of other treatment modalities (e.g.hemodialysis, plasmapheresis). In veterinary medicine, is the use of activated charcoal still ...