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MeSH Heading: Plasma Exchange
Tree Number(s): E02.095.135.750; E02.120.770.500; E02.912.715.500; E04.292.869.500
Unique ID: D010951
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010951
Annotation: /adv eff: coordinate with TRANSFUSION REACTION if pertinent
Scope Note: 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.
NLM Classification #: WB 356
Previous Indexing: Blood Transfusion (1968-1980); Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood (1968-1980); Plasmapheresis (1968-1980)
Public MeSH Note: 81
History Note: 81
Date Established: 1981/01/01
Date of Entry: 1980/05/12
Revision Date: 2019/02/22

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