IVIG and plasmapheresis

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IVIG and plasmapheresis were discussed in depth at the 1999

conference in Bethesda MD.

Tapes of that conference *might* still be available thru the office.

Quality is poor but content good.

I can't remember who spoke on IVIG or Plasma - Dr Klimas

or Dr Hyde perhaps?

The consensis was results were short lived and not worth putting

the children thru the processes.

My husband can attest for Plasmaexchange. He had 7 to stop

the effects of GBS. Took 6 hrs to do the exchange (he's a big guy)

and a HUGE cathetor inserted near his groin was used.

And he ended up with a very large thrombosis (blood clot) in his upper leg

Yes, Steve was NOT a happy camper. BUT it saved his life.

IVIG wasn't used because a) it's a blood product it's expensive

c) in GBS, it's usually only used if GBS is diagnosed after the 2 wk mark

and if Camphylbacter jejuni is suspected.

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