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Platelet Concentrates from Automated Apheresis - Past, Present and Future Developments
Infusionstherapie Und Transfusionsmedizin
|July 6, 2000
Summary
Automated plateletpheresis, initially for HLA-immunized patients, has expanded significantly. This review discusses its development, current trends, and future prospects in medicine and economics.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Automated plateletpheresis technology emerged in the early 1970s.
- Its initial purpose was to provide HLA-compatible platelets for immunized patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the evolution of plateletpheresis.
- To discuss current trends and future developments in platelet preparation.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical data and technological advancements in apheresis.
- Analysis of medical and economic perspectives of platelet concentrate preparation.
Main Results:
- Plateletpheresis has undergone substantial expansion beyond its original scope.
- The technology has evolved significantly since its inception.
Conclusions:
- Plateletpheresis is a continuously developing field with ongoing advancements.
- Future developments will consider both clinical efficacy and economic viability.