Blood Transfusion in Clinical Practice

Description

Blood transfusion is generally the process of receiving blood or blood products into one's circulation intravenously. Transfusions are used for various medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood. Early transfusions used whole blood, but modern medical practice commonly uses only components of the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, clotting factors, and platelets. This book focuses on the application of blood transfusion in different clinical settings. The text has been divided into different chapters which discuss the basic principles of blood transfusion, the use of transfusion in various clinical settings and transfusion transmitted infections. This book is a comprehensive reference guide to blood transfusion in the field of medicine. The book includes clinical photographs, diagrams and tables to facilitate the learning process. This book is highly informative and student-oriented and provides expanded information on the related field. The chapters have been written by the renowned and internationally established experts. This book grasps and keeps vital information, succinct text, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. Physicians, researchers and students will find this book valuable.