Practical Blood Conservation

Edited by John Thompson, Biddy Ridler, and Dafydd Thomas, this comprehensive guide gathers the collective wisdom of experienced practitioners in the field of blood conservation. The book covers a wide range of topics, including historical overviews, transfusion-transmitted diseases, changing demographics, and the projected impact on blood supplies.

Topics Covered

Who needs transfusion, practicalities and tips on how to do it, the laboratory perspective, haemodilution, intra-operative cell salvage, surgical methods to minimize blood loss, anaesthetic methods to minimize blood loss, pharmacological methods to minimize blood loss, postoperative salvage, postoperative haemoglobin, cancer patients, patient consent and refusal, trauma management, patient ID and documentation, audit/clinical governance, the role of the Hospital Transfusion Team, education, national reports including European Directives, and further information.

Additional Chapters

Pre-operative blood management, near-patient testing, the incidence and relevance of pre-operative anaemia, anaemia management in obstetrics, pre-operative anaemia in orthopaedics, haemostatic sealants, the effect of transfusion in cardiovascular surgery, and transfusion alternatives.

Details

Published by Tfm Publishing, this book is available in paperback format, consisting of 530 pages. It was published on July 1, 2014, and is written in English. The ISBN-10 is 1903378958, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1903378953.

Why This Book?

Practical Blood Conservation is an essential guide for healthcare professionals, providing comprehensive insights into the latest trends and best practices in blood conservation. It offers practical advice and real-world examples, making it a valuable resource for those working in the field.