What are some of the potential complications of performing TPE?
• Hypotension secondary to inadequate fluid replacement or medication removal • Dehydration secondary to inadequate fluid replacement • Electrolyte imbalance secondary to improper electrolyte replacement • Infection • Hemorrhage • Hemolysis • Chills • Dizziness • Vasovegal & anaphylactic reactions • Allergic reaction to the solution used to replace the plasma • Air embolism
