Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices

Using an easy-to-understand writing style, this text integrates immunohematology theory and application to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in blood banking. Problem-solving exercises and case studies help you develop a solid understanding of all areas of blood banking. INDICE: Part I: Foundations: Basic Sciences and Reagents Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank Blood Banking Reagents Genetic Principles in Blood Banking Part II: Overview of the Major Blood Groups ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status Rh Blood Group System Other Blood Group Systems Part III: Essentials of Pretransfusion Testing Antibody Detection and Identification Compatibility Testing Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services Part IV: Clinical Considerations in Immunohematology Adverse Complications of Transfusions Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn Part V: Blood Collection and Testing Donor Selection and Phlebotomy Testing of Donor Blood Part VI: Blood Component Preparation and Transfusion Therapy Blood Component Preparation and Therapy Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients Part VII: Quality and Safety Issues Quality Assurance and Regulation in the Blood Bank and Safety Appendixes Appendix A Answers to Study Questions Glossary

• ISBN: 978-0-323-08663-9
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 408
• Fecha Publicación: 14/12/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés