Essentials of Blood Banking

This new edition of Essentials of Blood Banking brings students and residents fully up to date with the latest scientific and technological advances in blood banking and transfusion.The book begins with discussion on immunohaematology and different blood group systems. The following sections examine transfusion, screening, donors and storage.The second edition includes a new chapter on obstetrical transfusion practice, as well as fully updated guidelines on neonatal and paediatric transfusion.Key pointsFully revised, new edition bringing residents and students up to date with the latest advances in blood banking and transfusionIncludes new chapter on obstetrical transfusion practiceDiagrams, plates and tables enhance learningPrevious edition published in 2006