Procedures

TPE plasma volume

Estimate one plasma-volume exchange and 1.0–1.5 PV target volumes.

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Required inputs

  • Weight (kg)
  • Haematocrit (fraction, e.g. 0.35)
  • Replacement fluid

Equation or source

Kaplan AA. Therap Apher Dial 2013;17:380. ASFA 2023 (Connelly-Smith L et al. J Clin Apher 2023;38:77).

Provenance and release status

Equation / algorithm
Estimate one plasma-volume exchange and 1.0–1.5 PV target volumes.
Formula version
tpe-kaplan-v1
Tool version
2.4.0
Clinical risk class
C. HIGH-RISK CLINICAL CALCULATOR
Release status
Temporarily unavailable
Source status
Direct primary source identifier not yet resolved
Clinical review status
Clinical verification incomplete; active calculation unavailable
Clinical review date
Clinical review date not yet documented

DOI / PMID / direct guideline identifier not yet documented.

Assumptions

  • Entered values and units are accurate and apply to the population described by the cited source.
  • The published equation or rule is being used without a patient-specific clinical adjustment.

Important limitations

  • The result is a calculated estimate, not a prescription, treatment order, or diagnosis.
  • Local protocols, the full clinical context, and the primary source must be checked before use.
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