Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - Softcover

Blaney MS BB(ASCP)SBB CHT(ABHI), Kathy D.; Howard MPH MS MLS(ASCP)SBB, Paula R.

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9780323086639: Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0323086632 ISBN 13: 9780323086639
Publisher: Mosby, 2012

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Paula Howard worked at Johnson & Johnson as the Principal Scientist in Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for seven years, at OneBlood, Inc. as the GxP Training Manager for 2 years and Director of Regulated and Business Application Training for 3 years. She has certificates in eLearning instructional design and is currently working as a career coach.

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Publisher
Mosby
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0323086632
ISBN 13 
9780323086639
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
408
Rating
  • 3.64 out of 5 stars
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