Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices

by Harmening, Denise M.

• ISBN13: 9780803668881
• ISBN10: 0803668880
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780803694620
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780803626829
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2018-11-30
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
• More Book Details

About This Book

Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices, 7th Edition

ISBN: 9780803668881

About This Book

"Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices, 7th Edition," written by Denise M. Harmening PhD MT (ASCP), is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in the field of blood banking and transfusion medicine. This book has been a cornerstone in the education of medical laboratory science students and practitioners for decades, providing a detailed exploration of the scientific principles and clinical practices in blood banking.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in medical technology and medical laboratory science programs at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of blood banking and transfusion practices, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of hematology and transfusion medicine.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of "Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices" has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on quality assurance and informational systems in the blood bank. This edition includes more than 500 illustrations, tables, and boxes that help students master difficult concepts, as well as full-color, step-by-step photographs illustrating ABO forward and reverse blood grouping. The book also covers transfusion for transplantation, legal and ethical aspects of providing blood collection and transfusion services, and complete coverage of all blood group systems.

Author and Other Works

Denise M. Harmening PhD MT (ASCP) is the author of "Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices." She is known for her expertise in blood banking and transfusion medicine, ensuring that the text remains current and relevant. While this is her primary work in the field, her contributions to medical education have been widely recognized.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in blood banking and transfusion practices, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Illustrative Material: More than 500 illustrations, tables, and boxes help students understand complex concepts.
• Clinical Practice: The book provides a thorough understanding of the hows and whys of clinical practice in blood banking.
• Legal and Ethical Aspects: Discussions on the legal and ethical aspects of providing blood collection and transfusion services.
• Registry-Style Review Questions: Immediate feedback for students through registry-style review questions and answers at the end of each chapter.
• Summary Charts: Summary charts at the end of each chapter highlighting important concepts and information for clinical settings.
• Antigen-Antibody Characteristic Charts: “Antigen-Antibody Characteristic” charts on the inside covers of the book for easy access to blood group system information.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780803668881
• eBook: Available through various retailers (e.g., VitalSource, eCampus)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
• Publication Date: December 1, 2018
• Number of Pages: 688 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9780803668898 (eBook)
• 9780803694620 (eBook)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices, 7th Edition," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

Part I Fundamental Concepts
1Red Blood Cell and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends
2Basic Genetics
3Fundamentals of Immunology
4Concepts in Molecular Biology

Part II Blood Groups and Serological Testing
5The Antiglobulin Test
6The ABO Blood Group System
7The Rh Blood Group System
8Blood Group Terminology & Common Blood Groups: The Lewis System, P, I, MNS, Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Lutheran
9Uncommon Blood Groups
10Detection and Identification of Antibodies
11Pre-transfusion Testing
12Blood Bank Testing Technologies and Automation

Part III Transfusion Practices
13Donor Selection
14Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases
15Component Preparation
16Transfusion Therapy
17Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion
18Apheresis
19Cellular Therapy in the Transplant Setting
20Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
21Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias
22Tissue Banking

Part IV Leukocyte Antigens and Relationship Testing
23The HLA System
24Relationship Testing

Part V Quality Management and Compliance
25Quality Management in the Blood Bank
26Patient Blood Management
27Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements
28Laboratory Information Systems in the Blood Bank
29Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services