This book begins with a review of basic science and blood preservation, and continues to provide students with a working knowledge of modern blood banking as it focuses on the how and why of transfusion practice, presenting a perfect 'crossmatch' of theory and practice.
Scientific advances and economic forces have converged to create something unthinkable for much of human history: a robust market in human body products. Every year, countless Americans supply blood, sperm, and breast milk to “banks” that store these products for later use by st…
Giving Blood represents a new agenda for blood donation research. It explores the diverse historical and contemporary undercurrents that influence how blood donation takes place, and the social meanings that people attribute to the act of giving blood. Drawing from empirical stu…
Giving Blood represents a new agenda for blood donation research. It explores the diverse historical and contemporary undercurrents that influence how blood donation takes place, and the social meanings that people attribute to the act of giving blood. Drawing from empirical stu…
Topics include the preparation of blood components and the issues concerning transfusion in special cases such as bone marrow, neonates and obstetrics. Transfusion transmitted diseases such as hepatitis and HIV are also considered.
Rossi's principles of transfusion medicine
Rossi's principles of transfusion medicine