Associate Professor Dujai Chai Wanichsiri, director of the National Blood Center of the Thai Red Cross Society, mentioned a research project using donated plasma to treat COVID-19. Beginning in April 2019, there were more than 400 recovered, registered patients, but only 152 446 bags of plasma could be donated to be prepared as immune-resistant Covid-19 Convalescent Plasma (CCP) plasma. High enough for 383 bags, which have been carried out are
1. Prepare plasma COVID-19 (CCP), ready to be used as a supplement to the treatment of 342 doses, 5 of which have been used by hospitals, used to supplement treatment, 9 patients can go home, 6 people die, 1 case. And still heals 2 people
2. 160 bags of CCP were used to produce 700 vials of COVID-19 Intramuscular Immunoglobulin (CIMIG) serum. The stability and safety of the serum is being studied.
Professor Yong Phu Worawan, MD, Head of the Center of Specialization in Clinical Virology Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University said that over a year the COVID-19 outbreak has been found. Which the fight against this epidemic The hope of having a vaccine against COVID-19 in Thailand is a good sign. Another treatment option is to use the plasma of recovered COVID-19 patients. Which from the trial using plasma in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 In the quarantine facility, one was a Swiss citizen with severe pneumonia. But after giving CCP plasma immediately after being hospitalized for the last 2 times, the patient’s symptoms improved. It can reduce oxygen consumption. This patient is believed to benefit from relatively rapid plasma delivery.
The COVID-19 Intramuscular Immunoglobulin (CIMIG) serum was tested on five volunteers by injecting 6 cc of CIMIG serum per person and taking a volunteer’s blood to test for COVID-19 immune levels. Which is currently in the study of immunity against COVID-19 And side effects before actual use
Dr. Yong stressed that it is time to save the nation for the second round. To donate plasma to be used as an add-on to treatment for patients. Can register online Can be found on facebook fan page National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society From February 2, 2021 onwards, with staff to contact you to arrange for further screening or inquire at 0 2256 4300
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