Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)
Current as of: November 8, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is a procedure done to remove part of a person's blood that may be the cause of a disease. In plasma exchange, whole blood is withdrawn and the liquid portion (plasma) is separated from the red and white blood cells and replaced with a saline and albumin (protein) solution. Plasma exchange requires access to a large vein. The procedure may be more dangerous if it is performed on older adults or people with heart disease. Current as of: November 8, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine |
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