Plasma exchange combined with eculizumab in the management of atypical hemolytic uremic in pediatric patients: A case report
The novel approach of combining plasma exchange with Eculizumab in pediatric aHUS presents significant nursing challenges, but the case demonstrates the potential benefits of this combination therapy, particularly in the pediatric population in China where Eculizumab has recently become available. Comprehensive nursing care, including managing complications and providing psychological support, is crucial to the successful treatment of aHUS.
Authors
- Lanfen He
- Lian Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1177-906X)
- Zhenzhen Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4853-2474)
- Xiaolu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9845-1584)
- Fan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8885-171X)
- Yan Gu
- Minghui Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1556-543X)
- Zeng Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1881-4992)
Institutions
- Wuhan Children's Hospital (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000042090
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Complement system in diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.59