Plasmapheresis can be a life saving intervention in a number of ICU conditions.  Two potential methods are available – centrifugal plasmapheresis and membrane therapeutic plasma exchange.  But what do we know about the applicability, utilisation and complications of the latter?

On this episode, Todd is joined by Mitul Chavda and Alpesh Patel, who recently published 6 years worth of prospective data from their service, run from the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia.

 

Baxter Healthcare has provided an educational grant to sponsor this podcast. The content was developed independently of Baxter Healthcare and opinions expressed are those of the presenting healthcare professionals.

 

Plasmapheresis can be a life saving intervention in a number of ICU conditions.&nbsp; Two potential methods are available &ndash; centrifugal plasmapheresis and membrane therapeutic plasma exchange.&nbsp; But what do we know about the applicability, utilisation and complications of the latter?
On this episode, Todd is joined by Mitul Chavda and Alpesh Patel, who recently published 6 years worth of prospective data from their service, run from the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia.
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Baxter Healthcare has provided an educational grant to sponsor this podcast. The content was developed independently of Baxter Healthcare and opinions expressed are those of the presenting healthcare professionals.
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