CoviPlasm / CoriPlasm
A study on Plasma transfusion of convalescent patients carried out by AP-HP, EFS and Inserm
that could help some COVID-19 patients
Historically, convalescent plasma has been used as a potentially lifesaving treatment when no cure or vaccine was available.
More recently, some information suggests that convalescent plasma could help some coronavirus patients – especially those who are seriously ill.
What is convalescent plasma donation ?
How is it done ?
During a plasma donation, blood is drawn from an arm and sent through a high-tech apheresis machine that collects your plasma and then safely returns your red cells back to you. Because of this process, donating plasma takes longer than a regular whole blood donation. To help meet the growing need for this product to treat COVID-19 patients, eligible individuals can donate their convalescent plasma with the EFS every 2 weeks for up to 24 times a year.
– Clinician Nancy 🍀
Textes de référence :
- AP-HP
- EFS
- Inserm