Talk:Plasmapheresis

Should
Should the donor section be split into a new article of "plasma donation" similar to the blood donation article? The two processes use very similar equipment and have some similar risks, but the intent of the process is completely different.150.148.0.27 (talk) 00:55, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

I removed the donor section (someone should probably write a new article) and hopefully cleaned it up some. I am not sure if plasmapheresis includes the treatment and return of the plasma, I am assuming it does because no one says, plasmapheresis and does not treat and return the plasma. Theblog 13:58, 02 October 2006
 * Much better, I've added a few minor bits and pieces.Felix-felix 09:28, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

No distinction is made between plasmapheresis and plasma exchange because they are one and the same. One could argue that one can undergo plasmapheresis (separating the blood into plasma and cellular components) without receiving somebody else's plasma (exchange), thus creating a fine distinction, but the terms are commonly used in both academic/professional and lay circles as being synonymous.
 * Sorry, only just seen your comment. I'm with MrHex below about the plasmapharesis an plasma exchange issue, although I take your point. However the article is not clear about the difference between plasma donation and theraputic plasma exchange, which has specific indications, complications etc.Felix-felix 10:17, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

Clean up
This page needs a fair amount of work, there needs to be a distinction made between plasmapharesis alone and plasma exchange. I also think that the donation section is spurious and should be removed. Any objections?Felix-felix 13:26, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

I am a healthcare professional who has good experience with this procedure. A few comments:

1) Plasma exchange is not synonymous with plasmapheresis. As it is implied in the article this procedure can be used for donation of plasma therefore nothing is exchanged also it can be used for removal of the plasma and replacing it with other fluids, usually Normal Saline  or Albumin rather than Plasma. This latter process is called Plasma Exchange. It may be true that some professionals use these two terms interchangeably, but for an encyclopedia that strives for universal acceptance, thes distinctions are essential.

2) The donation part is both inaccurate and irrelevant. It is inaccurate when it talks about the volume removed and the IV access and some other points. It is irrelevant for the most part since it is more suitable for patient information web sites and such.

3) There is no mentioning of the mechanism of the process.

In the next few days I am planning to perform some major edits on this page. MrHex 22:35, 15 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Good, I'll wait for your edits so we can put our heads together..Felix-felix 10:14, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

Advantages/Disadvantages
Is there any way that you can add more information regarding the advantages and disadvantages to each of the different methods ? 192.85.47.2 23:29, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Confusing passage re. "higher risk"
"Plasma donors are typically paid cash for their donations, though this is not universal. For example, donors in the UK, Australia and New Zealand are not given financial incentives. Since the products are heavily processed and treated to remove infectious agents, the higher risk is considered acceptable."

This passage made no sense to me when I first read it - what is the "higher risk" here? After re-reading I think the "higher risk" is meant to refer to paying donors creating a higher risk of infectious disease, but if so then it badly needs rewording - especially since the mention of "higher risk" comes immediately after discussion of countries that DON'T pay donors. --144.53.226.17 (talk) 05:27, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Image
The image shown is of a Gambro Prisma Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (dialysis) machine, not a plasmapheresis machine. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 152.11.30.21 (talk) 18:08, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

How does it work?
10.1111/bjh.12629 from Br J Haem. JFW &#124; T@lk  08:26, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

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Autoimmune disorders
10.1111/bjh.15903 JFW &#124; T@lk  19:55, 3 July 2019 (UTC)

"Examples of diseases that have been treated with plasmapheresis" section
Is the purpose of this section to outline possible treatments or proven ones? I was looking for a source in regards to Down Syndrome Regression Disorder and all I could really find is this which is about a currently ongoing clinical trial. It sounds promising but it's still a clinical trial, not like a systemic review or anything. This prompts me to wonder about the suitability of this condition's inclusion on the list. Clovermoss 🍀 (talk) 16:45, 1 July 2023 (UTC)