| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3335793 | Transfusion and Apheresis Science | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical effect of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) on 43 patients in the Three Gorges Area.MethodsPlasma was collected by machine and combined with low-molecular-weight dextran and albumin for use as a replacement fluid for TPE treatment of 43 patients suffering from various blood disorders, diseases of the nervous system, ABO incompatible allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and kidney disease.ResultsThe volume of a single TPE was 1.6–2.0 l, performed on average 2.3 times/case, and effective in 88.4% (38/43) of cases.ConclusionTPE through the plasma collection machine is a well tolerated, economic and effective treatment.
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Authors
Zhongjun Li, Benxiu Teng, Juan Luo, Jiang Zhao,