Praised by both instructors and students for its clear, concise, and thorough presentation, Immunohematology: Principles and Practice is an ideal text for anyone who wants to master the theory and practices of today's blood banking. The Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest scientific findings and clinical practices. Among the new materials are chapters dedicated to information technology and project management.Each chapter features a host of learning aids—including learning objectives, key words, boxes emphasizing critical information, and review questions—to focus your studies and make it easy to learn and apply new concepts. In addition, a section of color plates highlights important material. Online resources include the fully searchable full text online and a special online study guide that features questions and case studies corresponding to each chapter.
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Suitable for those who want to master the theory and practices of blood banking. This title includes chapters that deal with information technology and project management.
PrefaceUnit I. Blood and Blood Components1. Blood Collection and Processing2. Automated Blood Collections3. Blood Components: Preparation, Storage, and TransportUnit 2. Genetic and Immunologic Principles4. Genetics5. Basic Immunologic PrinciplesUnit 3. Principles of Testing6. Antibody Detection and Identification7. Molecular Testing for Blood Groups in Transfusion Medicine8. Pretransfusion TestingUnit 4. Red Blood Cell Groups and HLA9. The ABO Blood Group System10. The Rh Blood Group System11. Other Blood Group Systems12. Human Leukocyte AntigensUnit 5. Transfusion Practices13. Transfusion Therapy and the Role of the Medical Director in Blood BankingUnit 6. Clinical Conditions Associated with Immunohematology14. Adverse Effects of Transfusion15. Transfusion Transmitted Diseases16. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn17. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias and Drug-Induced Hemolytic AnemiasUnit 7. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Issues18. Quality Assurance and Safety in Immunohematology19. Regulations and StandardsUnit 8. Additional Topics of Interest20. Information Technology21. Process Management22. Principles of Project ManagementAppendix: Answers to Review QuestionsGlossary
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ISBN
9780781782043
Publisert
2010-02-04
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Vekt
1179 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
213 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
432

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