Clinician's Roundtable Saving Lives With Apheresis
Feb 20, 2008
Join Dr. Sergio Torloni, Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, as he dives into the fascinating world of apheresis. Discover how this evolving technique, once known for plasmapheresis, now aids in stem cell harvesting and disease management. Sergio discusses groundbreaking advancements that enhance patient safety and treatment efficacy. He explores the expanding uses of apheresis in conditions like Crohn's disease and highlights the need for ongoing research to fully unlock its potential.
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Apheresis Is Broad And Selective
- Apheresis selectively separates and removes blood components like plasma, platelets, white cells, and red cells for therapy.
- Techniques extend beyond plasmapheresis to leukoreduction, red cell exchange, and stem cell collection.
Therapeutic And Donor Apheresis Evolved
- Modern apheresis collects peripheral blood stem cells and performs targeted cellular exchanges for conditions like sickle cell disease.
- Donor apheresis now retrieves multiple components from one donor, improving supply flexibility.
Prefer Continuous-Flow For Safer Procedures
- Use continuous-flow apheresis to maintain isovolemia and improve safety, especially in pediatric patients.
- Employ blood primes and continuous processing to avoid hypovolemia during procedures.