ORLANDO, Fla. – A 52-year-old man became the first coronavirus patient at the Orlando Health Regional Medical Center to receive a plasma treatment.
Michael Kevin Rathel received the therapy after compatible blood was donated, according to Orlando Health. “It usually takes a couple of days to see initial changes in lab parameters after giving plasma,” adds Dr.
Satya Mukkera. “We’re hoping to see some positive changes in the next two to three days. The good news is his condition is not worsening, which is a positive sign.” Both Orlando Health and AdventHealth hospitals are working with OneBlood to obtain plasma donations to treat COVID-19 patients.