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Plasma Exchange MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
Plasma Exchange Preferred
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