The Hospital de Clínicas summoned patients recovered from coronavirus to donate plasma “in the context of the health emergency and given the constant increase in infections throughout the country.”
In a press release, the institution remarked that “in recent months, the drop in infections also resulted in a drop in plasma donation,” so that “in the face of a second wave, it is necessary to have a bank of plasma that allows to attend the cases that will come in the next weeks “.
Dr. Alejandra Vellicce, head of the Hemotherapy Department of the Clinics, recalled that “the plasma of people recovered from Covid-19 that contains antibodies against the coronavirus will be used as a treatment in patients with ongoing infection.”
The specialist explained that “plasma is obtained by means of a technique called apheresis, which allows the separation of the different components of the blood: red blood cells, platelets and plasma; for this, a puncture of a vein in the arm is performed by which it draws the blood and simultaneously returns the rest of the red blood cells and platelets through another vein “.
Plasma “administered early can prevent mild symptoms from worsening,” the statement said. Finally, those interested in participating in the call were invited to communicate by email to [email protected].
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