{"id":2106,"date":"2021-10-21T11:01:08","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T15:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.giveplasma.ca\/?p=2106"},"modified":"2021-10-25T15:31:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T19:31:13","slug":"a-look-into-plasmapheresis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.giveplasma.ca\/fr\/a-look-into-plasmapheresis\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Donate Plasma? A Look Into Plasmapheresis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Plasma donation is an amazing way to help patients in need and earn extra money<\/a>, but most people are not very familiar with what it entails. Unlike blood donation, plasma donation involves the use of a specialized device known as a plasmapheresis machine. This machine is specifically used to collect plasma, a straw-coloured liquid portion of blood, and return other blood components to the body. It is because of this process that plasma donors are able to safely donate up to twice per week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to learn more about how plasmapheresis works, keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Plasmapheresis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plasmapheresis is the process used to collect source plasma. During this process, donors are intravenously connected to a plasmapheresis machine, which withdraws all blood components, separates plasma from other blood cells, and returns those other cells to the body. This process takes approximately 45-50 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is The Goal of Plasmapheresis Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The goal of plasmapheresis is to separate and remove protein-rich plasma so that it can be manufactured into life-saving therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plasma is capable of treating over 80 different rare and chronic diseases<\/a>. However, the patients who rely on plasma-derived treatments often need to receive them for the rest of their lives, and it can take up to 1,200 donations to treat one patient for a year. This is why continued plasma donations are so important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Side Effects of Donating Plasma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like with blood donations, there are side effects that can potentially occur when you donate plasma. These side effects may include dehydration, dizziness, fatigue, and\/or bruising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to minimize the potential of any side effects occurring, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n