TY - JOUR
T1 - Second regional plasmapheresis conference and workshop for Southeast Asia (SEA) on the immunomodulatory role of plasma exchange in central and peripheral nervous system disorders, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9th December 2017
AU - Viswanathan, Shanthi
AU - Hung, Stefanie Kar Yan
AU - Goyal, Vinay
AU - Apiwattanakul, Metha
AU - Thirugnanam, Umapathi N.
AU - Abdullah, Suhailah
AU - Aye, Seinn Mya Mya
AU - Ohnmar, Ohnmar
AU - Si, Le Tri
AU - Keosodsay, Saysavath
AU - Estiasari, Riwanti
AU - Khalife, Najib
AU - Hiew, Fu Liong
N1 - Funding Information:
With this in mind, the first “In house Neurology” driven TPE service in Malaysia was formed in 2015, culminating the development of a local hospital-based TPE committee at the Department of Neurology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital with members made up of neurologists and nurses with interest in the use of TPE in improving the outcomes of patients with neuroimmunological disorders. This endeavor was graciously supported by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia and the Head of Department of Neurology. The overriding objectives were to improve the standard of TPE services for various autoimmune neurological disorders in the country. Protocols, adoption of generic catheter care bundles, a local plasmapheresis registry and risk mitigation strategies were also developed. The first national level TPE conference was held in December 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring distinguished speakers from the United Kingdom and SEA. Following this, we observed the need for a greater participation of representatives from SEA regions and beyond to better address the development and improvement of access, knowledge and methodology of service delivery. Therefore, the 2nd regional conference was organized, focusing on exploring the use of TPE in SEA and its challenges.
Funding Information:
Dr. Shanthi Viswanathan (conference chairperson) and Dr. Fu Liong Hiew (head of scientific committee) would like to thank all the speakers and countries representatives for sharing with us their work and valuable experience in the field of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) in autoimmune neurological disorders. We appreciate all that they have contributed, toward this very beginning step of a regional collaboration in improving TPE services in SEA. We thank all the speakers; India ? Professor Dr. Vinay Goyal, Belgium (Terumo BCT) ? Dr. Najib Khalife, Thailand ? Dr. Metha Apiwattanakul, Singapore ? A/Prof Dr. Umapathi N Thirugnanam, Malaysia ? A/Prof Dr. Suhaila Abdullah, Dr. Fu Liong Hiew and country representatives; Myanmar ? Prof Seinn Mya Mya Aye, Dr. Ohnmar Ohnmar, Vietnam ? Dr. Le Tri Si, Laos ? Dr. Saysavath Keosodsay, Indonesia ? Dr. Riwanti Estiasari. We also would like to thank the local organizing and scientific committee, as well as case discussion presenters for their efforts in making this conference a success. Scientific committee members Dr. Fu Liong Hiew, A/Prof Dr. Suhaila Abdullah, A/Prof Rabani Remli, Dr. Sufian Adenan, Dr. Fan Kee Hoo and Dr. Nor Amelia Mohd Fauzi. Case discussion presenters: Dr. Liyana, Dr. Stefanie Kar Yan Hung, Dr. Shanthi Viswanathan. This conference would not have been possible without the support from Terumo BCT.
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PY - 2018/10
Y1 - 2018/10
N2 - In December 2017, 79 delegates attended the 2nd regional plasmapheresis conference and workshop for Southeast Asia (SEA) on the immunomodulatory role of plasma exchange in central and peripheral nervous system disorders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This meeting featured 6 plenary lectures, interactive sessions dedicated for experience sharing, case presentations, and a practical session for paramedics. Clinical experts and researchers from 7 SEA countries and India shared experience and challenges in treating autoimmune neurological disorders. While the spectrum of diseases and neurology practice remained largely similar, there was great disparities in accessibility of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) within SEA countries and between urban or rural settings. Costs, human resources, and healthcare policies are common challenges in providing sustainable TPE services. Novel techniques and innovative ideas in performing TPE were explored. A working consortium comprising of key opinion leaders was proposed to improve standards of TPE and enhance future research.
AB - In December 2017, 79 delegates attended the 2nd regional plasmapheresis conference and workshop for Southeast Asia (SEA) on the immunomodulatory role of plasma exchange in central and peripheral nervous system disorders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This meeting featured 6 plenary lectures, interactive sessions dedicated for experience sharing, case presentations, and a practical session for paramedics. Clinical experts and researchers from 7 SEA countries and India shared experience and challenges in treating autoimmune neurological disorders. While the spectrum of diseases and neurology practice remained largely similar, there was great disparities in accessibility of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) within SEA countries and between urban or rural settings. Costs, human resources, and healthcare policies are common challenges in providing sustainable TPE services. Novel techniques and innovative ideas in performing TPE were explored. A working consortium comprising of key opinion leaders was proposed to improve standards of TPE and enhance future research.
KW - Southeast Asia
KW - central nervous system demyelination
KW - immunomodulatory therapy
KW - peripheral nervous system demyelination
KW - therapeutic plasma exchange
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85044919314&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1002/jca.21630
DO - 10.1002/jca.21630
M3 - Article
C2 - 29626354
AN - SCOPUS:85044919314
VL - 33
SP - 559
EP - 568
JO - Journal of Clinical Apheresis
JF - Journal of Clinical Apheresis
SN - 0733-2459
IS - 5
ER -