Transfusion Microbiology

Transfusion Microbiology
Author: John A. J. Barbara
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-04-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521453933

This book is a comprehensive resource for all practitioners and researchers involved in transfusion medicine.

Screening Donated Blood for Transfusion-transmissible Infections

Screening Donated Blood for Transfusion-transmissible Infections
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 924154788X

"Blood transfusion is a life-saving intervention that has an essential role in patient management within health care systems. All Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed World Health Assembly resolutions WHA28.72 (1) in 1975 and WHA58.13 (2) in 2005. These commit them to the provision of adequate supplies of safe blood and blood products that are accessible to all patients who require transfusion either to save their lives or promote their continuing or improving health." --Preface.

Blood Donor Selection

Blood Donor Selection
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789241548519

The WHO guidelines on assessing donor suitability for blood donation have been developed to assist blood transfusion services in countries that are establishing or strengthening national systems for the selection of blood donors. They are designed for use by policy makers in national blood programmes in ministries of health, national advisory bodies such as national blood commissions or councils, and blood transfusion services.

Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - E-Book

Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices - E-Book
Author: Kathy D. Blaney
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2012-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323277438

Using an easy-to-understand writing style, this text integrates immunohematology theory and application to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in blood banking. Problem-solving exercises and case studies help you develop a solid understanding of all areas of blood banking. Learning objectives begin each chapter. Illustrated blood group boxes throughout chapter 6, Other Blood Group Systems, give the ISBT symbol, number, and the clinical significance of the antibodies at a glance. Margin notes and definitions in each chapter highlight important material and offer additional explanations. Chapter summaries recap the most important points of the chapter. Study questions at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for review. Critical thinking exercises with case studies help you apply what you have learned in the chapter. UPDATED! Information and photos on automation include equipment actually used in the lab. Flow charts showing antibody detection and identification help you detect and identify antibodies. Advanced topics on Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, the HLA System, Molecular Techniques and Applications, Automation, Electronic Crossmatching, and Therapeutic Apheresis make the text relevant for 4-year MLS programs.

Core functions of microbiology reference laboratories for communicable diseases

Core functions of microbiology reference laboratories for communicable diseases
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2010
Genre: Communicable diseases
ISBN: 9789291932115

This report identifies the core functions and activities of microbiology reference laboratories as part of public health microbiology. It is intended to support Member States in implementing these functions in the context of their national public health systems. Moreover, this information can provide a foundation for strengthening international cooperation between microbiology reference laboratories, thus contributing to both the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control [1] and fulfilling obligations placed on Member States by the International Health Regulations (IHR) [2].

Clinical Laboratory Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Practices

Clinical Laboratory Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Practices
Author: Gretchen Johns
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2014-09-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0133779645

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. 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. The text’s teaching and learning package includes an Instructor’s Manual, lecture slides, and test bank. 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 analyze and synthesize the concepts Complemented by a variety of ancillary materials designed to help instructors be more effective and students more successful

WHO Best Practices for Injections and Related Procedures Toolkit

WHO Best Practices for Injections and Related Procedures Toolkit
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9789241599252

The new WHO guidelines provide recommended steps for safe phlebotomy and reiterate accepted principles for drawing, collecting blood and transporting blood to laboratories/blood banks. The main areas covered by the toolkit are: 1. bloodborne pathogens transmitted through unsafe injection practices;2. relevant elements of standard precautions and associated barrier protection;3. best injection and related infection prevention and control practices;4. occupational risk factors and their management.

Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the United Kingdom

Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the United Kingdom
Author: Joint UKBTS/HPA Professional Advisory Committee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2013-03-11
Genre: Blood
ISBN: 9780117081673

Commonly known as the Red Book, Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Services in the United Kingdom 8th Edition contains best practice guidelines for all materials produced by the United Kingdom Blood Transfusion Services (UKBTS) for both therapeutic and diagnostic use. Key features: Sets standards to be met, describes technical details of processes and states legally binding requirements under Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005; Reflects the work of Joint UKBTS/HPA Professional Advisory Committee (JPAC) experts with the overall aim of ensuring as far as possible the safety of Blood transfusion for both donor and patient in the UK;Focuses on products rather than their use

Transmissible Diseases and Blood Transfusion

Transmissible Diseases and Blood Transfusion
Author: C.Th. Smit Sibinga
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1475768699

This book is the only published literature that comprehensively discusses all aspects of transfusion of transmissible diseases, the facts and the fiction. It is of paramount importance to all involved in the vein to vein chain of transfusion medicine. Transmissible Diseases and Blood Transfusion is an important reference for all hematologists and researchers involved in transfusion medicine.