Today, the most common and convenient option for plasmapheresis is exfusion of whole blood with complete return of its volume to the patient. For this, the Waldman method is used - the technique of one venipuncture in one arm.
The Waldmann method (or exfusion technique) is one of the most popular plasmapheresis methods used to purify blood. The essence of this method is that blood is taken from a vein in one arm and returned through the other arm while the blood passes through filters. This method requires less time and effort than other plasmapheresis methods.
According to reviews, the use of exfusion significantly improves the condition of patients in severe conditions: cardiac activity is restored, sleep time is reduced, etc. One day of active blood purification can replace several months of treatment with pills. The procedure using the new Waldmann method does not have any significant side effects, it helps to cope with severe forms of psoriasis