COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- The FDA issued an updated Emergency Use Authorization (EUA, 2/4/21) permitting the use of high-titer COVID-19 convalescent plasma to treat hospitalized patients with COVID-19 early in the course of the disease and those hospitalized with impaired humoral immunity.
- Use of convalescent plasma late in the course of illness (e.g. mechanical ventilation) has not been associated with clinical benefit.
- The EUA encourages enrollment in available clinical trials prior to pursuing use through the EUA.
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- The FDA issued an updated Emergency Use Authorization (EUA, 2/4/21) permitting the use of high-titer COVID-19 convalescent plasma to treat hospitalized patients with COVID-19 early in the course of the disease and those hospitalized with impaired humoral immunity.
- Use of convalescent plasma late in the course of illness (e.g. mechanical ventilation) has not been associated with clinical benefit.
- The EUA encourages enrollment in available clinical trials prior to pursuing use through the EUA.
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