The principles and use of plasmapheresis are often little understood by intensivists. We propose to review the principles, the main indications, and the methods of using this technique.
Keywords: Acute liver failure; Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis; Guillain-Barré syndrome; Therapeutic plasma exchange; Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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