Praised by both instructors and students for its clear, concise, and thorough presentation, Immunohematology: Principles and Practice is an ideal text for anyone who wants to master the theory and practices of today's blood banking. The Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest scientific findings and clinical practices. Among the new materials are chapters dedicated to information technology and project management.
Each chapter features a host of learning aids—including learning objectives, key words, boxes emphasizing critical information, and review questions—to focus your studies and make it easy to learn and apply new concepts. In addition, a section of color plates highlights important material. Online resources include the fully searchable full text online and a special online study guide that features questions and case studies corresponding to each chapter.
Key Features
- Color plates section clarifies concepts best shown in full color.
- Chapter objectives let students know what they will learn in the chapter.
- Chapter review questions and answers reinforce material learned in the chapter.
- Boxes highlighting important concepts.
- Key words tell students which terms are important to master.
New to this edition
- NEW! Chapter on information technology.
- NEW! Chapter on principles of project management.
- NEW! Chapter on process management has been expanded to include information about Six Sigma and Lean Principles.
Contents
Unit I. Blood and Blood Components
- 1. Blood Collection and Processing
- 2. Automated Blood Collections
- 3. Blood Components: Preparation, Storage, and Transport
Unit 2. Genetic and Immunologic Principles
- 4. Genetics
- 5. Basic Immunologic Principles
Unit 3. Principles of Testing
- 6. Antibody Detection and Identification
- 7. Molecular Testing for Blood Groups in Transfusion Medicine
- 8. Pretransfusion Testing
Unit 4. Red Blood Cell Groups and HLA
- 9. The ABO Blood Group System
- 10. The Rh Blood Group System
- 11. Other Blood Group Systems
- 12. Human Leukocyte Antigens
Unit 5. Transfusion Practices
- 13. Transfusion Therapy and the Role of the Medical Director in Blood Banking
Unit 6. Clinical Conditions Associated with Immunohematology
- 14. Adverse Effects of Transfusion
- 15. Transfusion Transmitted Diseases
- 16. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- 17. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias and Drug-Induced Hemolytic Anemias
Unit 7. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Issues
- 18. Quality Assurance and Safety in Immunohematology
- 19. Regulations and Standards
Unit 8. Additional Topics of Interest
- 20. Information Technology
- 21. Process Management
- 22. Principles of Project Management
Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
Glossary
Product Details
- Hardcover: 432 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (January 21, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 078178204X
- ISBN-13: 978-0781782043
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
List Price: $84.50