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Elsevier Science Textbook Of Blood Banking And Transfusion Medicine 2E (Hard Back) by Rudmann
This comprehensive book on transfusion practices and immunohematology offers concise, thorough guidelines on the best ways to screen donors, store blood components, ensure safety, anticipate the potentially adverse affects of blood transfusion, and more. It begins with the basics of genetics and immunology, and then progresses to the technical aspects of blood banking and transfusion. Chapters are divided into sections on: Basic Science Review; Blood Group Serology; Donation, Preparation, and Storage; Pretransfusion Testing; Transfusion Therapy; Clinical Considerations; and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Data Management. Developed specifically for medical technologists, blood bank specialists, and residents, the new edition conforms to the most current standards of the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).
Key Features:-
- Expert Opinion essays, written by well-known, frequently published experts, discuss interesting topi
- Important terms are defined in the margins of the pages on which they appear, enabling readers to ea
- Margin notes highlight important concepts and points, remind readers of previously discussed topics,
- Material conforms to the most recent AABB standards for the most accurate, up-to-date information on
- Advanced concepts, beyond what is required for entry-level practice, are set apart from the rest of
- A new chapter on Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Cellular Therapy (chapter 19) provides cutting-edge co