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

Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices

Zustand: New. Idioma/Language: Inglés. Master the role of the medical laboratory scientist working in the blood bank and transfusion services! 003cb003eBasic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 6th Edition003c/b003e combines scientific principles with practice tips to engage learners with realistic laboratory experiences. These concepts are delivered through relevant case studies and critical thinking exercises. The text provides an overview of topics including quality and safety, the major blood groups, blood collecting and testing, transfusion reactions, and blood component preparation. Written by Paula Howard and Wyenona "Nonie" Hicks, both experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists and certified as Specialists in Blood Banking (SBB), this text is ideal for students in any Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Blood Bank Technology (BBT) training program, as well as for practicing laboratory and healthcare professionals who wish to train for work in blood banks and transfusion services. 003cul003e003cli003e003cb003eNEW! Full-color illustrations003c/b003e that break down concepts for enhanced learner comprehension, especially for those who favor visual learning. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eNEW! 003ci003eDid You Know?, Case Study, ALERT! What's the Impact?, 003c/i003eand 003ci003ePractice Tips003c/i003e 003c/b003eprovide important facts and guidelines to prepare you for situations encountered in practice. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eNEW! Additional case studies003c/b003e relate to donor qualification and testing, ABO discrepancies, molecular immunohematology techniques, antibody identification, stem cell transplants, and coagulation disorders, offering extra practice in critical thinking development. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eNEW! Cell therapy and flow cytometry information, expanded HLA and platelet antigen and antibody material, detailed molecular genetic information in the Rh blood group system chapter, and an expanded molecular genetics section003c/b003e prepare you for the questions you'll be challenged with on the certification exam. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eNEW! End-of-chapter Critical Thinking and Study Questions 003c/b003eare keyed to the objectives. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eCoverage of current clinical practices 003c/b003eincludes003cb003e 003c/b003etransplantation and cellular therapy, the HLA system, molecular techniques and applications, automation, blood donor qualification, collection and testing, component manufacturing and transfusion practices, therapeutic phlebotomy and therapeutic apheresis, and antibody identification and special techniques. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eLearning features in each chapter 003c/b003ebreak down difficult concepts with outlines, learning objectives, key terms with definitions, special callouts, chapter summaries, basic and challenging case studies, critical thinking exercises, and study questions. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eNumerous new, updated, and expanded tables 003c/b003esummarize key information and003cb003e 003c/b003emake it easier to compare content. These will certainly continue to provide excellent references for graduates practicing in blood banks and transfusion services. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eUpdated illustrated003ci003e blood group antigen toolbars003c/i003e003c/b003e show at a glance the ISBT symbol, number, clinical significance, reactions to chemical treatments, and more for antibodies. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eComprehensive glossary003c/b003e provides definitions to key terms throughout the text. 003c/li003e003cli003e003cb003eExpanded online resources for students and instructors003c/b003e include additional study/test questions and case studies. 003c/li003e003c/ul003e *** Nota: Los envíos a España peninsular, Baleares y Canarias se realizan a través de mensajería urgente. No aceptamos pedidos con destino a Ceuta y Melilla. Artikel-Nr. 25384024

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