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[Comparison of 4 plasmapheresis procedures].
J U Wieding1, H Ullrich, H Neumeyer
1Abteilung für Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsklinik Göttingen.
Beitrage Zur Infusionstherapie = Contributions to Infusion Therapy
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Apparative plasmapheresis machines offer high-quality plasma collection and retransfused blood. These methods are practical, safe, and well-accepted by donors and staff in routine use.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Blood Component Collection
Background:
- Plasma collection is increasingly performed using automated plasmapheresis.
- Conventional centrifugation of blood bags is a standard method for blood component separation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare different apparative plasmapheresis machines with conventional centrifugation.
- To evaluate the routine use, quality, practicability, and safety of these methods.
Main Methods:
- Comparison of Haemonetics PCS, Baxter Autopheresis-C, and Organon-Teknika Plasmapur-Monitor.
- Evaluation alongside conventional blood bag centrifugation.
- Assessment of routine use experiences and specific study data.
Main Results:
- Apparative plasmapheresis methods yielded high-quality retransfused blood and collected plasma.
- These automated systems demonstrated good practicability and donor safety.
- Both donors and medical staff reported positive acceptance of the apparative methods.
Conclusions:
- Automated plasmapheresis machines are effective for plasma collection.
- The compared apparative systems offer advantages in quality, safety, and usability over conventional methods.
- Good acceptance suggests suitability for widespread clinical adoption.