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Applications and limitations of hemapheresis
Annual Review of Medicine
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Hemapheresis, a method for collecting blood components, is now practical for transfusions and removing disease-causing factors. This review covers its procurement uses and therapeutic potential, focusing on clinical indications and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Transfusion Medicine
- Clinical Apheresis
Background:
- Hemapheresis involves the selective collection of blood components using automated equipment.
- It serves dual roles: procuring components for transfusion and removing pathogenic factors in disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review all aspects of hemapheresis.
- To examine its role in blood component procurement.
- To explore potential therapeutic applications and clinical indications.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on hemapheresis.
- Analysis of clinical indications for apheresis-harvested components.
- Examination of the rationale for therapeutic cytapheresis and plasma exchange.
Main Results:
- Hemapheresis is a practical method for blood component procurement and therapeutic interventions.
- Clinical indications for apheresis-harvested components are well-defined.
- Therapeutic cytapheresis and plasma exchange demonstrate effectiveness in managing clinical diseases.
Conclusions:
- Hemapheresis is a versatile technique with established roles in transfusion support and disease treatment.
- Understanding the indications and mechanisms is crucial for optimizing patient care.
- Further research may expand the therapeutic applications of hemapheresis.
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