Journal article
Complications in patients treated with plasmapheresis in the intensive care unit
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Plasmapheresis is one of the methods of extracorporeal blood purification involving the removal of inflammatory mediators and antibodies. The procedure is used in a variety of conditions, including autoimmune diseases. The aim of the present study was to analyse the incidence of plasmapheresis-related complications in patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU).
METHODS: The analysis involved 370 plasmapheresis procedures in …
Authors
Szczeklik W; Wawrzycka K; Włudarczyk A; Sega A; Nowak I; Seczyńska B; Fajfer I; Zając K; Królikowski W; Kózka M
Journal
Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 7–13
Publisher
Termedia Sp. z.o.o.
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.5603/ait.2013.0002
ISSN
1642-5758