Have Permission To Use Plasma Therapy On 200 Patients: Arvind Kejriwal
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Have Permission To Use Plasma Therapy On 200 Patients: Arvind Kejriwal
Published On: June 26, 2020 | Duration: 2 MIN, 25 SEC
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said his government has received permission from the centre to administer plasma therapy to 200 patients in the national capital. He said the procedure will help in reducing the mortality rate.
Plasma Therapy: All You Need To Know
How Will Plasma Therapy Save Lives?
Based on the concept of passive immunity
Plasma contains components like blood cells, antibodies, protein, hormones etc. Infusing antibodies from a recovered patient will activate immunity in the patients
Antibodies from donor plasma will be retained in blood for 2-3 weeks