Plasma Pheresis

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CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) : CRRT is a form of dialysis used for critically ill patients, often in intensive care, who cannot tolerate traditional dialysis due to unstable blood pressure or other health complications.

Plasma Pheresis: Plasma Pheresis, also known as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), is a procedure in which blood is drawn, and the plasma (the liquid part of the blood containing antibodies and proteins) is separated and replaced with a substitute solution or donor plasma.

Blood Exchange: Blood Exchange, or exchange transfusion, is a procedure in which a patient’s blood is gradually removed and replaced with fresh blood or blood components

Symptoms

These therapies are indicated for patients experiencing critical symptoms that require immediate intervention, including:

Causes

These treatments are required when conventional methods of treating kidney or blood-related disorders are insufficient. They are often indicated for

Glomerulonephritis

Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli) can cause irreversible damage.

Hypertension

Increased pressure can harm kidney blood vessels and reduce their filtering capacity.

Kidney Failure or Severe Fluid Overload

When kidneys cannot maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.

Risk Factors

Patients undergoing CRRT, Plasma Pheresis, or Blood Exchange may face certain risks, including

Bleeding

Procedures involving blood access increase the risk of bleeding. Infections: Frequent blood access can raise the risk of infection.

Electrolyte Imbalance

These procedures alter blood composition and may lead to imbalances.

Low Blood Pressure

Especially in CRRT, where fluid shifts are continuous, patients may experience drops in blood pressure. Procedure

CRRT

A central venous catheter is placed, and blood is continuously filtered through a machine for waste removal and fluid control. CRRT operates slowly, usually 24 hours a day, providing gentle dialysis for critically ill patients

Blood Exchange

Blood is removed and replaced with donor blood or specific blood components to replace abnormal cells. This procedure is typically done in cycles and may take several hours

Plasma Pheresis

Blood is withdrawn, and plasma is separated and replaced. This is done through apheresis, a process that separates components of the blood and reinfuses the remaining elements.

TREATMNENT

These treatments are required when conventional methods of treating kidney or blood-related disorders are insufficient. They are often indicated for:

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After CRRT, Plasma Pheresis, or Blood Exchange, patients are closely monitored for any signs of complications. This includes checking for signs of bleeding, infection, blood pressure fluctuations, and electrolyte imbalances. Follow-up assessments ensure that the patient’s condition is stable and that the therapy achieved the intended results.

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Certain cases of poisoning or severe drug toxicity where immediate filtration of the blood is required.

Plasma Pheresis

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Symptoms

Causes

Risk Factors

Bleeding

Electrolyte Imbalance

Low Blood Pressure

CRRT

Blood Exchange

Plasma Pheresis

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