Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Written for both a MLT- and a MLS-level blood bank course, Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 4th Edition combines logically organized and updated content in a highly readable way that makes difficult concepts easy to understand. This essential text enables students to develop a solid understanding of all areas of blood banking by utilizing common theory, clinical scenarios, case studies, and critical-thinking exercises. Additional content on HIV testing, ABID Panels, immunology and serology, HLA, and global blood banking keeps this book current so your students are learning the necessary skills to work in the modern lab.
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Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- NEW! Completely updated content prepares students to work in today’s clinical lab environment, with lessons about HIV testing and confirmation rules from the CDC, ABID panels, immunology and serology, HLA, and global blood banking.
- Coverage of advanced topics such as transplantation and cellular therapy, the HLA system, molecular techniques and applications, automation, electronic cross-matching, and therapeutic apheresis make the text more relevant for 4-year MLS programs.
- Study questions and critical thinking exercises give students an opportunity to review what they’ve learned.
- NEW! QR codes in the margins further student learning by linking to new images or websites related to chapter content.
- Illustrated blood group boxes provide students with the ISBT symbol, number, and the clinical significance of the antibodies at a glance throughout Chapter 7, Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens.
- Margin notes and definitions highlight important material in each chapter and offer students additional help.
- Chapter summaries recap the most important points of the chapter.
- Learning objectives help frame the chapter and set expectations.
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- NEW! QR codes in the margins further learning by linking to new images or websites related to chapter content.
- NEW! Completely updated content prepares you to work in today’s clinical lab environment with lessons about HIV testing and confirmation rules from the CDC, ABID panels, immunology and serology, HLA, and global blood banking.
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Part I: Quality and Safety Issues
1. Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry: Safety Issues in the Blood Bank
Part II: Foundations: Basic Sciences and Reagents
2. Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank 3. Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications 4. Genetic Principles in Blood Banking
Part III: Overview of the Major Blood Groups
5. ABO and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status 6. Rh Blood Group System 7. Other Red Cell Blood Group Systems, Human Leukocyte Antigens, and Platelet Antigens
Part IV: Essentials of Pretransfusion Testing
8. Antibody Detection and Identification 9. Compatibility Testing 10. Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services
Part V: Clinical Considerations in Immunohematology
11. Adverse Complications of Transfusions 12. Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
Part VI: Blood Collecting and Testing
13. Donor Selection and Phlebotomy 14. Testing of Donor Blood
Part VII: Blood Component Preparation and Transfusion Therapy
15. Blood Component Preparation and Therapy 16. Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients
Appendix A: Answers to Study Questions
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