[Work on the Haemonetics 30 blood cell separator].

Our experience with cell separator led us to the conclusion that platelet concentration is rather high (6,94 X 10(11)/L), especially in the part of separated blood which contains significant percentage of erythrocytes. A considerable amount of leukocytes (1,6 X 10(10)/L) can be separated as well. It should be mentioned that leukocyte concentrations are significantly higher when Dexan is administered intravenously and Plasmasteril is used. Therapeutic plasmapheresis requires different approach which varies from the usual work with blood donors, since complications can be expected. Appropriate choice of plasma substituents should be made, as well as constant monitoring of electrocardiographic changes in patients.