Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Plasma Exchange

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Exchange, Plasma
  • Exchanges, Plasma
  • Plasma Exchanges

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

/adv eff: coordinate with TRANSFUSION REACTION if pertinent

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History Note

81

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Previous Indexing

  • Blood Transfusion (1968-1980)
  • Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood (1968-1980)
  • Plasmapheresis (1968-1980)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.095w.135w.750
  2. E02w.120w.770w.500
  3. E02w.912.715w.500
  4. E04w.292.869w.500

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NLM Classification

WB 356

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Plasma Exchange. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010951. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010951
  2. Plasma Exchange. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q100235631