‘Indian Council for Medical Research has given a checklist’Having seen the effectiveness of plasma therapy in the treatment of COVID-19 patients in critical condition, steps are being taken to set up a plasma therapy centre in Mangaluru, according to Mangaluru City South MLA D.Vedavyas Kamath. In a statement here recently, Mr. Kamath said that plasma therapy is being administered in some places in the State. Plasma of COVID-19 patients who have recovered is being collected and administered to COVID-19 patients who are critical. Mr. Rajendra told The Hindu that the Indian Council for Medical Research has given a checklist for the setting up of a plasma therapy centre. District Surgeon and Superintendent of Government Wenlock Hospital Sadashiva said that plasma therapy will be helpful in increasing antibodies in COVID-19 patients who are in intensive care unit.

Source: The Hindu August 17, 2020 01:52 UTC