Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - Brossura

Blaney, Kathy D.; Howard, Paula R.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0323086632 ISBN 13: 9780323086639

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2012

Riassunto

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.

• Learning objectives begin each chapter.
• Illustrated blood group boxes throughout chapter 6, Other Blood Group Systems, give the ISBT symbol, number, and the clinical significance of the antibodies at a glance.
• Margin notes and definitions in each chapter highlight important material and offer additional explanations.
• Chapter summaries recap the most important points of the chapter.
• Study questions at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for review.
• Critical thinking exercises with case studies help you apply what you have learned in the chapter.

• UPDATED! Information and photos on automation include equipment actually used in the lab.
• Flow charts showing antibody detection and identification help you detect and identify antibodies.
• Advanced topics on Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, the HLA System, Molecular Techniques and Applications, Automation, Electronic Crossmatching, and Therapeutic Apheresis make the text relevant for 4-year MLS programs.

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Contenuti

Part I: Foundations: Basic Sciences and Reagents

1. Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank
2. Blood Banking Reagents
3. Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

Part II: Overview of the Major Blood Groups

4. ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status
5. Rh Blood Group System
6. Other Blood Group Systems

Part III: Essentials of Pretransfusion Testing

7. Antibody Detection and Identification
8. Compatibility Testing
9. Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Part IV: Clinical Considerations in Immunohematology

10. Adverse Complications of Transfusions
11. Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Part V: Blood Collection and Testing

12. Donor Selection and Phlebotomy
13. Testing of Donor Blood

Part VI: Blood Component Preparation and Transfusion Therapy

14. Blood Component Preparation and Therapy
15. Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

Part VII: Quality and Safety Issues

16. Quality Assurance and Regulation in the Blood Bank and Safety

Appendixes

Appendix A Answers to Study Questions

Glossary

Product Description

Book by Blaney MS BBASCPSBB Kathy D Howard MS MTASCPSBB

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0323086632
• ISBN 13: 9780323086639
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 387
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Barbara Criscuolo; 0028 8184520; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italia