Plasma therapy for Covid-19 has been a topic of intense discussion and research. While it offers hope in the fight against the pandemic, it's crucial to understand its potential side effects and risks. Let's delve into this complex subject.
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world has created havoc all around
Thousands of lives are at risk and many have died due to the shortage of oxygen.
- Meanwhile, the demand for plasma therapy for treatment of Covid-19 patients in hospitals has increased considerably.
What is Plasma?
Blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and yellow liquid parts. The yellow liquid part present in the blood is called plasma, 92% of which is water.
- About 55% of our blood contains plasma, the rest being other substances such as proteins, glucose, hormones and carbon dioxide.
Side Effects or Risk of Plasma Therapy For Covid-19
Plasma donation is a completely safe medical process but also has some side effects.
What is Plasma Therapy?
Plasma therapy is also known as Convalescent plasma therapy. It injects in the body of an infected person with the help of injection by removing plasma.
- All research on this has shown that plasma therapy for COVID-19 helps the infected person to recover and also reduces the effectiveness of the disease.
Risk of Infection
During blood donation, when the needle is pricked in the skin, blood is removed directly from the veins, so many people get red marks on the place and sometimes there is a risk of infection.
Who Can Donate Plasma For Covid-19?
Those who have recovered from the corona virus can donate plasma only after 28-30 days of recovery.
- The corona report of the plasma donator should be negative (RT PCR test).
- His hard copy and Aadhar card copy should also be with him or her.
Plasma Therapy and Covid-19
Plasma therapy has proved effective in some cases to amid the outbreak of Covid and there has been a demand in hospitals
