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bioterrorism,
board review,
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pathology, law/malpractice,
liver, lung, mediastinum, medical
dictionaries, medical
writing, microbiology,
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biology/genetics, muscle, neuropathology,
oncology/staging,
oral, other, parasitology,
pediatric, placental, serosal membranes,
soft tissue and
bone, statistics,
stem cells, thyroid, transfusion medicine
Books by
publisher: AFIP, CAP, WHO
AABB: Standards for Blood Banks and
Transfusion Services
By American Association of Blood
Banks
2008 (25th ed), 133 pages, $145
list
The 25th edition of Standards for
Blood Banks and Transfusion Services details the latest standards of practice
in blood banking and transfusion medicine. As in the past, a quality management
system is the framework of the standards, with each of the 10 chapter headings
representing one of the 10 quality system essentials.
Bennett:
Laboratory Hemostasis, A Practical Handbook for Pathologists
By Sterling T Bennett, Christopher M Lehman and George M Rodgers
2007 (1st ed), 256 pages, 29
illus, $70 list
This handbook addresses the need
among practicing pathologists, laboratory supervisors/managers and clinicians
for a straightforward reference for managing a hemostasis laboratory. The full
spectrum of coagulation testing, basics of methodology and instrumentation, and
the responsibilities of the laboratory director are covered.
Coleman:
Hemostasis And Thrombosis: Basic Principles And Clinical Practice
By Robert W Colman,
Victor J Marder, Alexander W Clowes, James N George and Samuel Z Goldhaber
2006 (5th ed), 1827 pages, 483 illus, $299 list
Written by more than 160 of the
world's foremost authorities, this encyclopedic volume integrates basic science
and clinical practice and details all that is currently known about blood
clotting disorders and how to manage patients with these and related problems.
By Marcela Contreras
2009, (4th ed), 128 pages, 280 illus, $47 list
Blood
services and Transfusion Medicine have become more clinical, scientific, well
organized and consolidated over the last 20 years. More is known about the
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.
Daniels:
Essential Guide to Blood Groups
By Geoff Daniels and Imelda Bromilow
2006 (1st ed), 112 pages, 29
illus, $40 list
Essential
Guide to Blood Groups is the only
pocket sized guide to provide essential information on blood group
systems. This
handbook covers the serology, inheritance, biochemistry, and molecular genetics
of the most important blood group systems, their clinical importance and techniques
used in blood grouping, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
Harmening:
Modern Blood Banking And Transfusion Practices
By Denise M Harmening
2005 (5th ed), 543 pages, 380
illus, $83 list
Textbook/reference on transfusion
practice, immunohematology, and modern blood banking. For students and practitioners.
Hillyer:
Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
By
Christopher Hillyer
2009 (1st ed),
762 pages, $50 list
This
new handbook in transfusion medicine and hemostasis aims to combine clinical
and laboratory information from two fields which have high degrees of overlap
into one concise, easy-to-use pocket book. This comprehensive reference guide
will have the depth of information to be helpful to all physicians who order
and administer blood components and specialized factors for hemostatic
abnormalities, as well as those who consult and care for these often very ill
patients. The breadth of the book will be ideal for pathology, transfusion
medicine, hematology, and anesthesiology residents and fellows, as well as
certified and specialized practitioners in these fields.
Key: Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis
By Nigel Key
2009 (2nd ed), 328 pages, $150 list
This
practical guide provides all the information necessary to understand the
clotting mechanisms, as well as how to prevent, diagnose, and treat bleeding
and clotting disorders.Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis has been updated to reflect all the
important advances made since the first edition. It includes an in-depth
description of platelet abnormalities and disseminated intravascular
coagulation, as well as covering the laboratory and molecular biological tests
needed for the diagnosis of bleeding and clotting disorders.
Kitchen:
Quality in Laboratory Hemostasis and Thrombosis
By Steve Kitchen
2009 (1st ed), 232 pages, $130 list
Quality in Laboratory Hemostasis
and Thrombosis not only addresses these
important issues, but also covers international guidelines for testing, the
development of international standard materials, management of hemostasis
testing from the laboratory to the point of care as well as molecular genetic
testing.Designed as a guide for all those working in hemostasis laboratories,
this book details a quality program that, when put into place, will help to
improve standards in testing. All of the authors are internationally recognised
for their work in hemostasis and thrombosis. Using their experience, they
provide information on standards, equipment and methods that will guide the
development of a quality program to support all activities in the hemostasis
laboratory.
Kitchens:
Consultative Hemostasis and Thrombosis
By Craig Kitchens
2007 (2nd ed), 800 pages, $219 list
Effectively
and efficiently diagnose and manage today's full range of clotting and bleeding
disorders using clinical case studies that demonstrate real-world problems and
solutions! For each condition examined, you'll review concise descriptions of
its associated symptoms, along with laboratory findings, diagnosis,
differential diagnosis, and treatment - all the clinical guidance you need - at
your fingertips.
Klein:
Mollison's Blood Transfusion in Clinical Medicine
By Harvey Klein and David Anstee
2006 (11th ed), 912 pages, 259
illus, $195 list
Highly respected,
long-established book that has become the "bible" in transfusion
medicine.
Kottke-Marchant: An
Algorithmic Approach to Hemostasis Testing
By Kandice Kottke-Marchant
2008 (1st ed), 396 pages, $175 list
An Algorithmic Approach to Hemostasis Testing is a well-illustrated reference text and practical guide for pathologists and laboratories engaged in hemostasis testing. It includes sections on hemostasis physiology, the basics of laboratory testing and interpretation, sample collection and processing, patient history and diagnostic criteria, and anticoagulant drug monitoring.
Murphy:
Practical Transfusion Medicine
By Michael Murphy
2009 (3rd ed), 576 pages, 151 illus, $150 list
This
new edition of the comprehensive guide to transfusion medicine is now fully
revised and updated. The Third Edition includes two new sections, one on
alternatives to blood transfusion, and one on cellular and tissues therapy and
organ transplantation. It focuses on clinical aspects but also covers
background science and organizational issues. This timely volume highlights
controversial issues and provides advice for everyday clinical questions in
transfusion medicine. Practical
Transfusion Medicine, Third Edition, is an essential manual for all those
working in modern transfusion medicine.
O’Shaughnessy:
Practical Hemostasis and Thrombosis; August 2005, 224
pages, $110. Essential practical
management for all those working in the field of haemostasis and
thrombosis. Each chapter follows a
standard template supplemented with a mini-contents list, key points, further
reading and a summary box.
Highlights controversial issues and provides advice for everyday
questions.
Petrides:
Practical Guide To Transfusion Medicine
By Marian Petrides, Gary Stack, Laura Cooling and Lanne Maes
2007 (2nd ed), 485 pages, $110
list
Ideal for every student of
clinical transfusion medicine, those who deal with transfusing blood on a daily
basis and need a handy reference, or practitioners just looking for an
informative resource on the subject matter, Practical Guide to Transfusion
Medicine, 2nd edition, has been updated and expanded to provide guidance in the
day-to-day clinical aspects of transfusing blood.
Quinn:
Platelet Function: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Martin Quinn and
Desmond Fitzgerald
2005, 416 pages, $135
list
A cutting-edge review
of the latest findings on the complexities of platelet function and the various
means of inhibiting platelet clot formation. The authors delineate an
up-to-date picture of platelet biology and describe methods for assessing
platelet function, including platelet aggregation, thromboxane production,
procoagulant function, platelet function under flow, and the expression of
platelet activation markers.
By John Roback
2008 (16th ed), 985 pages, $204
list
Now in its 16th edition, this
comprehensive text is a valuable resource that helps newcomers and seasoned
professionals alike find information quickly. The 16th edition has undergone
the most extensive revision in over a decade. No longer the product of an AABB
committee, this edition contains 32 chapters written by named experts. More
than 100 methods and several helpful appendices complete the volume.
Roberts:
Haemophilia and Haemostasis: A Case-Based Approach to Management
By Harold R Roberts, Daniel Carrizosa and Alice Ma
2007 (1st ed), 256 pages, 20 illus, $95 list
This unique book covers the major cases one might encounter in diagnosing,
managing and treating haemophilia. It will provide a practical and informative
guide to the broad range of topics concerning both bleeding and clotting
disorders.
Simon: Rossi's Principles of Transfusion
Medicine
By Toby Simon
2009 (4th ed), 1112 pages, 500
illus, $300 list
Rossi's Principles of Transfusion
Medicine is the most comprehensive and practical reference on transfusion
science and medicine available. It features brand new chapters on the
measurement of cell kinetics, obstetric transfusion practice, cord blood,
transfusion alternatives and regenerative medicine. Produced jointly with
AABB, the world's leading association in the fields of blood banking and
transfusion medicine, it now has two companion CD-ROMs-one containing interactive
case studies and one containing PDFs of all 66 chapters.
Warkentin:
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
By Theodore E Warkentin and Andreas Greinacher
2007 (4th ed), 592 pages, $200
list
Although first reported in 1973,
immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) remains one of the most
potentially devastating and frequent adverse drug reactions encountered by
physicians. This Fourth Edition reinforces its standing as the leading guide to
the accurate diagnosis and management of HIT by identifying key signs and
symptoms of this disorder and providing clear intervention strategies,
including detailed information on treatment paradoxes and the use of
alternative anticoagulants to manage these critical circumstances.
WHO:
Manual on the Management, Maintenance And Use of Blood Cold Chain Equipment
By World Health Organization
2005 (1st ed), 104 pages, $27 list
The blood
cold chain is a series of interconnected activities involving equipment,
personnel and processes that are critical for the safe storage and
transportation of blood from collection to transfusion. Breaks in the cold
chain happen for many reasons, such as equipment that does not meet standards
of quality and safety, is unsuitable for blood storage, or is not properly
maintained or repaired.
more
By Mark
Yazer
2010 (1st
ed), 517 pages, $105 list
This issue
of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, Guest Edited by Mark Yazer, MD, on the topic
of Blood Transfusion will include the following article topics:
Xenotransfusion; FDA Perspective; Inflammatory Cytokines as Predictors of
Alloimmunization; Cryopreservation of RBCs, PLT and Stem Cells; PLT Storage
Lesion; Future of Blood Management; Future of Molecular Testing for RBC
Antigens: ECO Cells; Farmed RBCs; Farming RBCs from Stem Cells; Politics and
Blood Transfusion; and Fetal Blood Grouping from Maternal Plasma.
End of Transfusion medicine books