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Clinical Principles of Transfusion Medicine,

Edition 1

Editors: By Robert W Maitta, MD, PhD

Publication Date: 01 Feb 2018

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Offering a concise overview of transfusion medicine, including best practices for specific clinical settings, this practical resource by Dr. Robert W. Maitta covers the key information you need to know. Holistic, multidisciplinary coverage and a succinct, easy-to-read format make it essential reading for transfusion specialists, as well as practitioners in other specialties whose patients undergo blood transfusions.

Key Features

Covers the latest advancements in transfusion therapies, hematopoietic stem cells, infectious and non-infectious complications of transfusions, and future directions in transfusion medicine.
Discusses special populations, including organ transplant patients; pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients; and patients undergoing emergency care.

Consolidates fundamental clinical concepts and current practice of transfusion medicine into one convenient resource.

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By Robert W Maitta, MD, PhD, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio

Clinical Principles of Transfusion Medicine, 1e

Quality Concepts in Transfusion Medicine

Regulatory Oversight and Accreditation of Transfusion and Collection Services

Whole Blood and Apheresis Donor Eligibility and Deferrals

ABO and Rh Groups

Common Significant Alloantibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Indications and Dosing of Transfusion of Blood Components

Non-Infectious Complications of Transfusions: Alloimmunization and Adverse Reactions

Infectious Complications of Transfusion of Blood Components

Transfusion Support in Emergencies

Transfusion Medicine in Pediatric Settings

Transfusion Medicine in Obstetrics and Prenatal Patients

Transfusion Approaches in the Transplanted Patient

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Collections and Cellular Therapies

Therapeutic Apheresis

New Concepts in Transfusion Medicine

Future Challenges to Transfusion Practices

Book Reviews

"This book has a welcome focus on appropriateness of transfusion in different settings.This is a great reference to have readily available for transfusion medicine clinical issues. It shines in its concise capture of contemporary practices and challenges."

-Valerie L. Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital) Doody's Score: 91- 4 Stars!

ISBN: 9780323544580

Page Count: 350

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