A Method of Human Plasmapheresis.

Abstract

A simple method for human plasmapheresis is described. In a single patient with multiple myeloma it has been shown that the removal of 30 g of plasma protein daily can be continued without ill effect and without substantial decrease in the concentration of plasma protein for at least five weeks. Nitrogen equilibrium was maintained when the diet contained 85 g of protein per day and 2500 calories.