by Michael F. Murphy (Editor), David J. Weatherall (Foreword), Derwood H. Pamphilon (Editor)
Presented in a concise and 'user friendly' manner, this new book provides a comprehensive guide to transfusion medicine Divided into five main sections, the text covers all aspects of transfusion, from the basic principles and science through to the use of transfusion in different clinical settings, complications of transfusion and their management, transfusion practice and practical considerations and finally future developments. The book has a practical and didactic approach and each chapter has a standard format so that the book can be read 'cover to cover' by trainee haematologists revising for exams or used as a reference book by clinical staff faced with specific problems in blood transfusion. All chapters are written by experienced clinicians and researchers ensuring that it is as up-to-date as possible.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 23 Jan 2001
ISBN 10: 0632051140
ISBN 13: 9780632051144
Overall, I would recommend this book strongly to anyone wishing to learn how blood is collected, processed and administered. I certainly advise my haematology trainees to read it before taking their exams, and would expect a copy to find its way onto the shelves of most senior haematologists.
Reviewed for Bloodline by: Drew Provan, MD