The effects of double-filtration plasmapheresis on coagulation profiles and the risk of bleeding.
J Formos Med Assoc
; 123(8): 899-903, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38395630
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:
Double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) can be used to remove circulating pathogenic molecules. By reclaiming filtered albumin, DFPP reduces the need for albumin and plasma replacement. Large proteins, such as fibrinogen, are removed. Our institution adopts a DFPP treatment protocol consisting of active surveillance of coagulation profiles and prophylactic supplementation of blood products containing fibrinogen. This study aims to investigate the effects of consecutive DFPP treatments on serial coagulation profiles and the risk of bleeding under this protocol.METHODS:
Serial laboratory data and bleeding events at a single tertiary medical center were prospectively collected. Prophylactic transfusion of cryoprecipitate or fresh frozen plasma (FFP) was instituted if significant coagulopathy or a clinically evident bleeding event was observed.RESULTS:
After the first treatment session, plasma fibrinogen levels decreased from 332 ± 106 mg/dL to 96 ± 44 mg/dL in the 37 study patients. In the following sessions, plasma fibrinogen levels were maintained at around 100 mg/dL under prophylactic transfusion. No major bleeding events were recorded, but five (14%) patients experienced minor bleeding.CONCLUSION:
DFPP treatment might be performed safely along with active monitoring of coagulation profiles and prophylactic transfusion of cryoprecipitate or FFP.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fibrinógeno
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Plasmaféresis
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Hemorragia
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Formos Med Assoc
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán
Pais de publicación:
Singapur