Treatment
Plasma Exchange
Therapy
Overview
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.
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Quick facts about Plasma Exchange
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- MeSH classification
- E02.095.135.750|E02.120.770.500|E02.912.715.500|E04.292.869.500
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.