Handbook of Blood and Blood Products

This book gives the essentials of current transfusion practices in a readily accessible form. It gives guidance on proper use of blood and blood products (including immunoglobulin and coagulation preparations), the attendant adverse reactions and their management, transfusion in special situations,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ghosh, S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Education UK 1988, 1988
Edition:1st ed. 1988
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Essential Transfusion
  • Serology Red Cell Preparation
  • Platelet and Granulocyte Preparation
  • Fresh Frozen Plasma, Albumin Preparations and Plasma Substitutes
  • Coagulation Protein Preparations
  • Immunoglobulin Preparations
  • Ordering and Administration of Blood and Blood Products
  • Special Transfusion Situations
  • Neonatal Transfusion and Treatment and Prevention of Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)
  • Use of Blood Products in the Management of Coagulation Disorders
  • Adverse Reactions to the Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products
  • Blood Ordering Schedule for Surgery (Guidelines)
  • Use of Cell Separators
  • Further Reading
  • Glossar
  • Index