"Plasma Exchange" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Removal of plasma and replacement with various fluids, e.g., fresh frozen plasma, plasma protein fractions (PPF), albumin preparations, dextran solutions, saline. Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases, immune complex diseases, diseases of excess plasma factors, and other conditions.
| Descriptor ID |
D010951
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.095.135.750
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| Concept/Terms |
Plasma Exchange- Plasma Exchange
- Exchange, Plasma
- Exchanges, Plasma
- Plasma Exchanges
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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Plasma Exchange" by people in Profiles.
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Use of plasma exchange in pediatric severe sepsis in children's hospitals. J Crit Care. 2018 06; 45:114-120.