Abstract

MIRANDA YANEZ, Ileana Rosa; CASTRO YANEZ, Liana; TURRO MARTIN, Hugo Alejandro  and  SABORIT RODRIGUEZ, Maikel. Use of convalescent plasma in patients with COVID 19. Literature review. Multimed [online]. 2021, vol.25, n.5  Epub Oct 20, 2021. ISSN 1028-4818.

A bibliographic review was carried out, with the aim of updating professionals from different disciplines directly or indirectly linked to convalescent plasma treatment for patients with COVID 19. A review of the PubMed, Cumed, Lilacs, Clinicalkey and PAHO from 2020 to 2021, as well as websites of institutions and associations of Biomedical Sciences related to the subject. Review articles and original articles were included. The research addressed the main aspects to take into account, from the origin of the disease, mode of transmission, the main symptoms of the disease, complications of the disease, diagnosis, and complementary treatment with convalescent plasma in patients affected with COVID 19, as well as its methodology for its application. An update was achieved in the knowledge on the use of convalescent plasma in patients with COVID 19, of great utility for health professionals.

Keywords : COVID 19; convalescent plasma.

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