[Experiences with blood component transfusion and plasmapheresis during the last 6 months]

Our experiences with blood component transfusion and plasma exchange therapy during the last 6 months were reported. Total amounts used were 1,100 units with thrombocytes and 15 times (1 X 10(10) cells each time) with granulocytes obtained by centrifugation. Plasmapheresis was done 11 times with 7 patients and results obtained were compared with those of filtration leucapheresis which was done 100 times. Advantages and disadvantages of these methods are discussed.