title: [Comparison of 4 plasmapheresis procedures].
abstract: In recent years the collection of plasma has been increasingly carried out by apparative plasmapheresis. In the University Hospitals of Göttingen and Würzburg the plasmapheresis machines PCS from Haemonetics, Autopheresis-C from Baxter, as well as Plasmapur-Monitor from Organon-Teknika, were compared with each other and with the conventional centrifugation of blood bags; experiences in routine use were complemented by specific studies. Altogether, the apparative methods distinguished themselves through a high quality of retransfused blood and collected plasma. Furthermore, practicability, donor compatibility and donor safety resulted in good acceptance by both donors and staff.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsklinik Göttingen.
authors.forename: J U
authors.initials: JU
authors.lastname: Wieding
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ullrich
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Neumeyer
mesh_terms: D001772:Blood Cell Count; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000032:analysis; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D001782:Blood Donors; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity / Q000502:physiology; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010956:Plasmapheresis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011786:Quality Control
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D001798:Blood Proteins
vernacular_title: Vergleich von vier Verfahren zur Plasmapherese.