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Massive bee envenomation treated by therapeutic plasma exchange
Jennifer M Sunny1, Rodeo Abrencillo2
1Department of Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA.
Journal of Clinical Apheresis
|April 12, 2021
Summary
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) may help remove toxins after severe envenomation. This case study shows TPE potentially improved a patient
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Nephrology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Massive envenomation can lead to severe complications.
- Multiorgan failure is a critical consequence of toxic exposure.
Observation:
- A patient presented with massive envenomation and multiorgan failure.
- Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) was initiated for the patient.
Findings:
- TPE potentially facilitated the removal of circulating toxins.
- The patient demonstrated subsequent clinical improvement following TPE.
Implications:
- Therapeutic plasma exchange may be a viable treatment option for severe envenomation.
- Further research is warranted to establish TPE's efficacy in managing envenomation-induced organ dysfunction.
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