ABC of Transfusion (4th Edition) (ABC Series)

Contreras, M (ed)

ISBN 10: 1405156465 / ISBN 13: 9781405156462

Published by Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley and Sons)/BMJ Books, 2009

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9781405156462.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ABC of Transfusion (4th Edition) (ABC Series)
• Publisher: Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley and Sons)/BMJ Books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405156465
• ISBN 13: 9781405156462
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 550 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medicine

About this title

Synopsis

ABC of Transfusion

ABC of Transfusion

Blood services and Transfusion Medicine have become more clinical, scientific, well organised and consolidated over the last 20 years. More is known about the real frequency and aetiology of the hazards of blood transfusions. The ABC of Transfusion is a well-established introduction for all staff working in blood services, blood transfusion departments, surgical units and intensive care, and all prescribers and users of blood. It is a comprehensive, highly regarded guide to all the practical aspects of blood transfusion, including the various complications that can arise.

This fourth edition of ABC of Transfusion includes five new chapters on all the latest issues including pre-transfusion testing, vCJD, stem cell transplantation, immunotherapy, and appropriate use of blood – reflecting the fact that transfusion medicine has been revolutionised.

Useful as a practical guide, a refresher or for quick reference, it covers allessential transfusion matters and is an ideal source of information for all health professionals involved with safe and efficient use of blood.

About the ABC series

The new ABC series has been thoroughly updated, offering a fresh look, layout and features throughout, helping you to access information and deliver the best patient care. The newly designed books remain an essential reference tool for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors and those in primary care, designed to address the concerns of general practitioners and provide effective study aids for doctors in training.

Now offering over 40 titles, this extensive series provides you with a quick and dependable reference on a range of topics in all the major specialities. Each book in the new series now offers links to further information and articles, and a new dedicated website provides you with even more support.

The ABC series is the essential and dependable source of up-to-date information for all practitioners and students in general practice.

About the Author

About the ABC of Transfusion

Edited by Marcela Contreras, DBE, Royal Free & University College Hospitals Medical School, London, UK and Blood Transfusion International