KnowraPlasma exchangeLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Plasma exchange, each with the reason it gives.All 9Related 6Compared with 3Intravenous immunoglobulinCompared with: Unlike IVIG, it physically removes circulating antibodies and other plasma components.Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpuraRelated: It removes anti-ADAMTS13 antibodies and supplies functional ADAMTS13 in immune TTP.Hemolytic uremic syndromeCompared with: It is central to suspected thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, not routine treatment for typical cases.Thrombotic microangiopathyRelated: It is urgent initial treatment when thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is suspected.Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathyRelated: It can provide short-term improvement by removing circulating immune components.Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderRelated: It can remove pathogenic antibodies and is used for severe attacks or inadequate steroid response.Atypical hemolytic uremic syndromeCompared with: It may be used while urgent alternative diagnoses are excluded, but is not definitive complement blockade.Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritisRelated: It is used in selected cases, particularly anti-GBM disease with severe manifestations.Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitisRelated: It can remove circulating antibodies as part of first-line treatment.