Handbook of Transfusion Medicine is unique in that it provides a comprehensive and practical description of all blood products and blood cell types currently used in transfusions, their appropriate applications, pathophysiology of conditions managed by transfusion, and pathophysiology of adverse reactions. Each chapter follows a standard format including numerous tables and algorithms, with summary elements highlighted throughout by a second-color for quick reference.Sections Include:* Blood collection and testing* Blood component description* Preparation and usage* Red blood cell antigens and antibodies* Specialized component processing* Specialized transfusion situations* Transfusion-transmitted diseases* Transfusion reactions* Infectious complications of transfusion* Therapeutic apheresis and quality* Acute bleeding and massive transfusion* Transfusion of the patient with a coagulopathy* Transfusion of obstetrics, pediatric, immunocompromised, and platelet refractory patients* Up-to-date references to all aspects of transfusion medicine

Structured to be a companion to the recently published Handbook of Transfusion Medicine, the Handbook of Pediatric Transfusion Medicine is dedicated to pediatric hematology-oncology and transfusion medicine, a field which remains ambiguous and which has generated few comprehensive texts. This book stands alone as one of the few texts that addresses transfusion issues specific to pediatric medicine. Written in an eminently readable style, this authoritative handbook is a requirement for any pediatric physician or caregiver. - Neonatal and fetal immune response and in utero development issues - Blood compatability and pre-transfusion testing issues specific to pediatric and neonatal transfusion - Therapeutic apheresis including red blood cell exchange and prophylactic chronic erythrocytapheresis for sickle cell patients - Also includes a section that concentrates on the consent, quality and legal issues of blood transfusion and donation

Das Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking bietet mit seinem praxisorientierten Ansatz jedem Veterinärmediziner evidenzbasierte Leitlinien für die klinische Praxis. - Liefert evidenzbasierte Informationen zu Verfahren in der Transfusionsmedizin und bei Blutbanken. - Umfasst Kapitel zum Screening von Transfusionsempfängern, zur Auswahl von Spendern, zur Blutentnahme und Lagerung sowie darüber, wie die Nachfrage nach Blut erfüllt wird. - Beinhaltet nützliche Transfusions- und Blutbankprotokolle, die für die klinische Praxis relevant sind. - Ausgewogene Inhalte, aus Sicht von Veterinärmedizinern und Veterinärtechnikern. - Mit Informationen zu Groß- und Kleintieren sowie Exoten.

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Entirely updated to reflect modern thinking and protocols, the Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology provides concise information needed for the day-to-day management of children with pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases. The clear style allows readers to make an accurate diagnosis and permits him/her to treat patients even if they have not had extensive previous hematologic or oncologic experience. Pertinent advances in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, immunology, transplantation and biochemistry are the result of 40 years of practical experience by the author in the management of patients and incorporates various contributors who have had extensive clinical experience. - Features numerous tables, flow diagrams, protocols, and algorithms for quick access of essential clinical information necessary for the diagnosis and management of these diseases in children - Designed as a concise, easy to use guide for medical students, residents, fellows, pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners - Much of the practical information contained in this manual is not found in standard textbooks - Straightforward style without any redundant words or references