Plasma Exchange

Removal of plasma and replacement with various fluids, e.g., fresh frozen plasma, plasma protein fractions (PPF), albumin preparations, dextran solutions, saline. Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases, immune complex diseases, diseases of excess plasma factors, and other conditions.

Year introduced: 1981

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Tree Number(s): E02.095.135.750, E02.120.770.500, E02.912.715.500, E04.292.869.500

MeSH Unique ID: D010951

Entry Terms:

• Exchange, Plasma
• Exchanges, Plasma
• Plasma Exchanges

Previous Indexing:

• Blood Transfusion (1968-1980)
• Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood (1968-1980)
• Plasmapheresis (1968-1980)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Biological Therapy
Blood Transfusion
Plasma Exchange

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Blood Component Removal
Plasmapheresis
Plasma Exchange

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Sorption Detoxification
Plasmapheresis
Plasma Exchange

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Extracorporeal Circulation
Plasmapheresis
Plasma Exchange