Which centres should patients with TTP be managed at?

Given the very low incidence of TTP suggested that TTP managed at a regional referral centre: Have multidisciplinary teams with experience in ICU and long- term aspects of management National agreement now in place with Regional Ambulance Services that TTP forms one...

How should plasma exchange (PLEX) be performed in TTP?

Should be initiated as soon as possible (preferably within 4-8 hours of diagnosis): Early initiation associated with better outcomes May require emergency transfer to specialist centre Should not wait for result of ADAMTSq3 activity assay Ideally daily spun apheresis...