Question 1

how much does dialysis and plasmapheresis cost?

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A lot.: These procedures are indeed expensive.  $1000 to 2000 per procedure.

Question 2

how can i get ready for plasmapheresis?

Accepted Answer

Prepare yourself: Read up on the procedure itself and the circumstances surrounding your procedure. I donated platelets for another person way-back-when and it's a physical challenge but not something that a tough person need fear. Especially, think about the purpose -- gaining / regaining health for yourself or another person to do meaningful things, achieve life goals. Best wishes.

Question 3

where do i go to get a plasmapheresis done?

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Hospital: Your doctor will arrange that for you. Usually it is arranged/performed in a hospital setting.

Question 4

how common is it for someone to need  a plasmapheresis?

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Not commom: Some blood disorder,  neurological, or rheumatological are treated with plasmapheresis.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: plasmapheresis?

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Removes plasma: Plasmapheresis is a procedure used to remove plasma, the liquid part of unclotted blood from a person.  The apheresis machine usually uses a centrifuge to separate blood into its components, red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma.  The machine can draw off any one of those.  Plasma is taken at a blood bank to make products for transfusion, or in a patient to treat various diseases.

Question 6

why plasmapheresis is used to remove factor viii; could this be useful in a procoagulable state?

Accepted Answer

No.: Plasmapheresis removes all the clotting proteins, including factor viii, but the body rapidly replaces what is taken out.  Usually all proteins are back to their usual levels within 24 hours.  This would not be long enough to provide meaningful anti-coagulation.

Question 7

is there any use of plasmapheresis in anaphylaxic drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Treatment of anaphylaxis from a drug allergy involves stopping the medication and appropriate use of epi, antihistamines and possible steroids. Plasmapheresis does not play a role in management of drug allergy.

Question 8

what is the indication for plasmapheresis in anaphylaxic drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Distinctly unusual: It would be distinctly unusual to use plasmapheresis for drug allergy reaction. The treatment for anaphylactic drug allergic reaction is to stop the medication and treat the patient with appropriate medications.

Question 9

whats plasma exchange?

Accepted Answer

Plasma exchange: Plasma exchange is when, using a special machine much like a dialysis machine, whole blood is taken from a vein in your arm and spun in a centrifuge so that the plasma floats to the top to be removed, and the leftover blood is returned to your body. It is used to treat a condition known as ttp. Plasmapheresis is when plasma is removed, but Albumin is given back.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: plasma exchange?

Accepted Answer

Removing plasma: Plasmapheresis(plasma exchange) is a process involving the following steps:

1.Whole blood is withdrawn from the person.
2.The liquid portion or plasma is removed from the blood and replaced.
3.The blood, with all its red and white blood cells, is transfused back into the person.

Usually made by an automated procedure and in precense of especialized healthcare personnel that ensures safety.

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