Platelet concentrates from automated apheresis - Past, present and future developments

Authors
Zeiler, T Kretschmer, V
Citation
T. Zeiler et V. Kretschmer, Platelet concentrates from automated apheresis - Past, present and future developments, INFUS THER, 27(3), 2000, pp. 119-126
Citations number
79
Categorie Soggetti
Hematology
Journal title
INFUSION THERAPY AND TRANSFUSION MEDICINE-INFUSIONSTHERAPIE UND TRANSFUSIONSMEDIZIN
ISSN journal
14245485 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
119 - 126
Database
ISI
SICI code
1424-5485(200005)27:3<119:PCFAA->2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
The preparation of platelet concentrates by automated apheresis started in the early 1970s. Originally intended to increase the amount of platelets fr om selected (HLA compatible) donors to supply HLA-immunized patients, plate letpheresis has permanently expanded. Further development of plateletpheres is is described. Considering medical and economical perspectives, actual tr ends and possible future developments of platetetpheresis are discussed.