Transfusion Therapy: Clinical Principles and Practice

Designed for clinicians and clinicians-in-training, this book provides practical guidelines for transfusing blood components and derivatives. It presents background information that explains the rationale for the practices it suggests, and gives straightforward guidance on the use of blood products. Chapters include: indications for transfusion; types of products; customization of products; haematopoietic growth factors; blood utilization; and the use of products before bedside procedures. The risk of transfusion and the management of transfusion reactors are also covered.