Overfield, Joyce
Transfusion Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904842408
- author:
- Overfield, Joyce
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scion Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 171 mm X 243 mm
- Genre:
- Scientific, Technical & Medical / Biology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Transfusion Science by J. Overfield, Maureen M. Dawson, and David Hamer is a comprehensive guide to the principles and applications of transfusion science. This second edition covers significant changes in the field over the last five to ten years, including new techniques, platelet immune disorders, haemolytic anaemias, leucodepletion, pathogen reduction, and blood group serology. The book provides detailed explanations of basic principles alongside descriptions of modern analytical techniques and their applications. It also includes case studies, colour photographs, self-assessment questions, and learning outcomes to aid understanding. This updated edition is essential reading for students studying courses on transfusion and transplantation, as it explains the fundamental concepts necessary for a thorough understanding of the subject. With its revised content and additional features, Transfusion Science offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the principles and practices of transfusion science.