Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - E-Book

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Medical Technology

• Author: Kathy D. Blaney, MS, BB(ASCP)SBB, CHT(ABHI), Paula R. Howard, MS, MPH, MT(ASCP)SBB
• ISBN: 9780323277433
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: August 13, 2013
• Imprint: Mosby
• Language: English

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.