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Therapeutic
Apheresis Service is available by the American Red Cross, Mid-Atlantic
Blood Services Region. This service is available Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and as needed for emergencies after 4:00 p.m.,
holidays and weekends.
Some of the procedures, which are available through this service include:
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Therapeutic
Plasma Exchanges |
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Cell
Reductions (White Cells and Platelets) |
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Red
Cell Exchanges |
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Stem
Cell Collections |
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Prosorba
Column Treatments |
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To
schedule a procedure during routine working hours call 668-3708.
After
hours, weekends and holidays call 446-7795 and ask for the therapeutic
nurse on-call.
After hours, weekends and holidays call 446-7795. |
Scheduling A Therapeutic Apheresis Procedure:
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Call
American Red Cross Therapeutic Apheresis Unit |
| 2. |
Ensure
written order is on the patient chart and includes:
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Name of procedure requested
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Type
of replacement fluid to be utilized
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Number
of procedures ordered, i.e., daily for 3 days and start date
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Hospital
consent on chart. |
| 4. |
Determine
if venous access is adequate for large gauge needle (16). If
not, physician must schedule catheter placement (large double
lumen). |
| 5. |
Order
must be on the chart from the physician who inserts catheter
stating placement is confirmed and it is okay to use for apheresis
procedure(s). |
If you have
any further questions, please e-mail Kathy
Cranfill-Hupp or Martha
Riddle, Therapeutic Apheresis managers or call 757-668-3708.
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