Apheresis: Principle, Procedure, and Complications
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What is the principle behind apheresis procedure?

  • Increasing the number of red blood cells
  • Removing harmful toxins from the blood
  • Diluting the blood to reduce its viscosity
  • Separating and collecting specific blood components (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of apheresis?

  • To measure blood pressure
  • To collect specific blood components (correct)
  • To diagnose blood disorders
  • To administer medications intravenously

    • Which complication is associated with apheresis?

  • Hypernatremia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypotension (correct)
  • Hypokalemia

    • Which blood component is commonly collected through apheresis?

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of apheresis?

    <p>To collect specific blood components and return the rest to the donor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is commonly associated with apheresis?

    <p>Citrate toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind apheresis procedure?

    <p>Collecting specific blood components while returning the rest to the donor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component is commonly collected through apheresis?

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