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THINK PERIPHERAL ACCESS FIRST

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"Peripheral venous access is underutilized in therapeutic apheresis procedures and is the access of choice due to the relatively low rate of serious complications."¹

(Golestaneh and Mokrzycki, 2013)

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DID YOU KNOW? The majority of apheresis procedures can be performed successfully with peripheral veins.²

In several studies, apheresis procedures were performed peripherally in 64.3%³ to 94.6%⁴ of cases.²
In some cases, peripheral access may not be feasible.^5,6

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Red blood cell exchange and plasma exchange can be performed via single-needle or dual-needle peripheral access on Spectra Optia.
Not all options are available in all regions.

VASCULAR ACCESS IN ELECTIVE THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS²
Putensen et al (2016) reported the majority of apheresis procedures can be performed successfully with peripheral veins.

USG-PIVA = ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access.

Includes autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell harvest; mononuclear cell harvest; automated red blood cell exchange; therapeutic plasma exchange; white blood cell depletion. Elective procedures as compared to emergency procedures.

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¹Golestaneh L, Mokrzycki MH. Vascular access in therapeutic apheresis: update 2013. J Clin Apher. 2013;28(1):64-72.

²Putensen D, Leverett D, Patel B, Rivera J. Is peripheral access for apheresis procedures underutilized in clinical practice?—a single centre experience. J Clin Apher. 2017;32(6):553-559.

³Mortzell Henriksson M, Newman E, Witt V, et al. Adverse events in apheresis: an update of the WAA registry data. Transfus Apher Sci. 2016;54(1):2-15.

⁴Noseworthy JH, Shumak KH, Vandervoort MK. Long-term use of antecubital veins for plasma exchange. Transfusion. 1989;29(7):610-613.

⁵Stegmayr B, Wikdahl A. Access in therapeutic apheresis. Ther Apher Dial. 2003;7(2):209-214.

⁶Schonermarck U, Bosch T. Vascular access for apheresis in intensive care patients. Ther Apher Dial. 2003;7(2):215-220.

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THINK PERIPHERAL ACCESS FIRST

In several studies, apheresis procedures were performed peripherally in 64.3%³ to 94.6%⁴ of cases.²
In some cases, peripheral access may not be feasible.^5,6

Overview

Education

Best Practices

Resources

THINK PERIPHERAL ACCESS FIRST

In several studies, apheresis procedures were performed peripherally in 64.3%3 to 94.6%4 of cases.2 In some cases, peripheral access may not be feasible.5,6

In several studies, apheresis procedures were performed peripherally in 64.3%³ to 94.6%⁴ of cases.²
In some cases, peripheral access may not be feasible.^5,6