Plasmapheresis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is plasmapheresis
A
Removing antibodies that attack the immune system from a clients plasma
2
Q
What kind of patients need plasmapheresis
A
Clients with systemic lupus erthematosus
Multiple sclerosis
Guillain Barre
Other autoimmune diseases
3
Q
When plasma is removed what is it replaced by? plasmapheresis
A
Saline or albumin
4
Q
During plasmapheresis is just the plasa removed
A
no - whole blood is removed then the plasma is seperated
5
Q
How long does a plasma exchange take plasmapheresis
A
1 to 3 hours
6
Q
What is potential complication of plasmapheresis
A
Hypotension
7
Q
plasmapheresis miscellaneous
A
Blood takes out by large bore needle
During a session, 3 to 4 liters of plasma may be removed
May lead to temporary decreased ability for blood to clot
