Plasmapheresis - CRRT Online
Plasmapheresis - CRRT Online
Plasmapheresis - CRRT Online
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<strong>Plasmapheresis</strong> types<br />
By intensity / frequency<br />
– Intermittent plasmapheresis<br />
meaning as used in “intermittent” hemodialysis<br />
2 to 4 hour procedure, daily or a few times per week<br />
– Continuous plasmapheresis<br />
meaning “continuous” as used in “<strong>CRRT</strong>”<br />
~ 24 hour per day treatment, usually in Critical Care Unit<br />
By machine type<br />
– Continuous-flow centrifuges<br />
do not confuse with “continuous” as used above<br />
Caridian, Fresenius, etc.<br />
– Discontinuous-flow centrifuges<br />
Latham-bowl types, e.g. Haemonetics<br />
– Membrane plasma filters<br />
Asahi Plasmaflo, etc.<br />
dmward@ucsd.edu
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