This publication provides an analysis of issues related to red blood cells, white blood cells, lymphocytes, plasma cells, hemostasis, thrombosis, pediatric hematology, and transfusion medicine.
asic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices is the ideal textbook for students in both 2- and 4-year medical laboratory science programs, laboratory professionals undergoing retraining, and other healthcare professionals desiring knowledge in routine blood banking practices. Basic concepts illustrated with many figures provide the framework for the practical application of these theories in transfusion services and blood bank settings. This textbook provides features to assist both the student and the instructor. Each chapter features: Chapter outlines listing the topics within the chapter, learning objectives for use by both the student and the instructor, study questions for self-assessment, key words with definitions on the same page, margin notes to enhance information in the text, chapter summaries to provide a succinct overview of the chapter's important points, critical thinking exercises to illustrate the practical applications to the clinical environment, illustrations and tables designed to reinforce and summarize the essential information found in the chapter, QR codes providing enhancement of student learning beyond the boundaries of this edition, [and] animations and video links for increased comprehension.--from Preface.
This ebook explores a range of infections in hematology. It draws on extensive clinical experience and the results of modern research, and identifies new directions in this area of clinical medicine. It is known that, along with progress in medicine, the evolution of microbes also occurs, with resistance to antibiotics growing and new forms of infectious diseases emerging. As such, the findings of this book are particularly timely.
The third edition of Phlebotomy: A Competency-Based Approach was designed to provide a complete introduction to the practice of phlebotomy, with complete coverage of safety procedures, equipment, point-of-care testing, and other skills. The textbook speaks directly to students and encourages them to identify and apply the concepts learned.
The text focuses on "need-to-know" information, and explains the reasoning behind the clinical information for a well-rounded and practical learning experience.
It is suitable for phlebotomy certification programs, medical laboratory technician programs, medical assistant programs, and even independent and distance learning courses.
From ASCP Press comes the first ever BOC Study Guide for Phlebotomy - a comprehensive tool designed to prepare phlebotomy students and professionals for their BOC Certification Exams, and assist instructors in developing written competency assessments.
For courses in blood banking, transfusion medicine
Clinical Laboratory Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine: Principles and Practices provides readers with the didactic foundation, background, and tools to successfully function in a typical transfusion medicine laboratory.
Teaching and Learning Experience:
Presents detailed technical information and real-life case studies that help learners envision themselves as members of the health care team Mixes theoretical and practical information that allows learners to analyse and synthesise the concepts Complemented by a variety of ancillary materials designed to help instructors be more effective and students more successful.
