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A textbook or tutorial for medical technologists, blood bank specialists, and residents, providing a cross-section of theory and practice in routine blood transfusion and immunohematology. Among the topics are the history of blood preservation, the Rh blood group system, transfusion safety and federal regulatory requirements, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, information systems and medicolegal and ethical aspects. Includes 20 color plates and a glossary without pronunciation guides. Previously published between 1983 and 1994. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Book Info
Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore. Textbook/reference on transfusion practice, immunohematology, and modern blood banking. For students and practitioners. By the Brandon/Hill author of Clinical Hematology and Fundamentals of Hemostasis, 3rd ed., c1996. Previous edition: c1994. Halftone illustrations. DNLM: Blood banks.

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This revision continues to set the standard for teaching and learning modern blood banking. It provides students with the how and the why of transfusion practice as it presents a perfect crossmatch of theory and practice.

FROM THE CRITICS

Simone Silberman

This third edition of a comprehensive overview of transfusion medicine covers virtually every aspect of this discipline in 27 chapters written by over 30 contributors. Although the structure of the text has remained essentially the same as in the last edition, two new chapters have been added on quality assurance and blood bank information system. The purpose is to provide current theoretical and practical knowledge of modern transfusion practices. These objectives have been achieved. The book is mainly directed toward the laboratory staff; however, residents and blood bank specialists can definitely benefit as well. The authors are all knowledgeable and have clearly extracted the essential facts. This well-produced book has an attractive appearance. There are 20 color plates at the beginning of the text, and although they aid the reader's understanding, they could have been placed more appropriately in the relevant chapters. The book has an expanded index, which together with the bold headings, helps the reader find the required information. As with multiauthored books, there is some repetition, such as in the case of blood components, which is covered chapters on transfusion therapy and donor selection and component preparation. As in the past, the contributors reflect practices currently used in the U.S. This book provides basic information and practical applications concerning current knowledge of blood transfusion practices and should be highly useful to any laboratory scientist who deals in this area.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Simone Silberman, MD (Loyola University Medical Center)Description: This third edition of a comprehensive overview of transfusion medicine covers virtually every aspect of this discipline in 27 chapters written by over 30 contributors. Although the structure of the text has remained essentially the same as in the last edition, two new chapters have been added on quality assurance and blood bank information system. Purpose: The purpose is to provide current theoretical and practical knowledge of modern transfusion practices. These objectives have been achieved. Audience: The book is mainly directed toward the laboratory staff; however, residents and blood bank specialists can definitely benefit as well. The authors are all knowledgeable and have clearly extracted the essential facts. Features: This well-produced book has an attractive appearance. There are 20 color plates at the beginning of the text, and although they aid the reader's understanding, they could have been placed more appropriately in the relevant chapters. The book has an expanded index, which together with the bold headings, helps the reader find the required information. As with multiauthored books, there is some repetition, such as in the case of blood components, which is covered chapters on transfusion therapy and donor selection and component preparation. As in the past, the contributors reflect practices currently used in the U.S. Assessment: This book provides basic information and practical applications concerning current knowledge of blood transfusion practices and should be highly useful to any laboratory scientist who deals in this area.

Booknews

A textbook for health sciences students. The new edition is revised to reflect current theory and practice. Provides a thorough grounding in the major blood banking and immunohematologic concepts. Half the contributors are new to this edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION

Denise M. Harmening, PhD, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), Chair and Professor, Department of Medical and Research Technology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland

Harmening, Denise M., PhD, MT (ASCP) (Univ of Maryland)