[Plasma exchange in children].
Plasma exchanges are indicated in several diseases in children, mainly immunologic, hematologic and nephrologic disorders. The techniques used for adult patients can be applied to children, but complications, especially infections, are more frequent. The vascular access is the main limiting factor, particularly in infants. Therefore, pediatric plasma exchanges should be performed under adequate supervision in an intensive care unit.
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Unité de réanimation pédiatrique, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon, France.
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D010951:Plasma Exchange / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
Les échanges plasmatiques chez l'enfant.