Kompendium der klinischen Transfusionsmedizin

Blood products are used in almost every clinical specialty. Yet transfusion medicine is often neglected in medical training. This book provides an excellent overview for the non-transfusion medicine resident or transfusion officer in the use of cellular and plasmatic blood products. In addition to product descriptions, indication notes, pre-transfusion test discussion and administration notes, the side effect spectrum of blood components and the consecutive necessary measures, transfusion emergencies are also covered. Also addressed are CMV issues, perinatal/neonatal blood transfusion including rhesus prophylaxis, plasma derivatives, hemovigilance and look back. The author's intention is to convey this special clinical knowledge area in the best possible way and to make optimal use of bl.