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A Manual for Blood Conservation

Blood conservation has moved up the political and medical agenda.

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ISBN:	1903378249
Publisher:	Tfm

RRP:	£25.00
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Authors:

Edited by D Thomas Consultant Anaesthetist, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK,
J Thompson Consultant Surgeon and
Dr BMF Ridler Blood Conservation Officer, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals, Exeter, UK.

What was once a backwater of research is now a high priority area for doctors, patients and even governments as evidenced by national directives issued over recent years. HIV, Hepatitis and new agents such as West Nile Virus and Variant CJD have created anxiety among providers and recipients of blood transfusions. Good quality research has shown the value of careful blood transfusion policies, which should be part of all clinical governance programmes.

But how do you implement these programmes? This unique 'cookbook' gathers together the collected wisdom of an experienced group of practitioners from the world of blood conservation. Topics include:

Practicalities and tips - how to do it.
The laboratory perspective - how we do it.
Setting up a cell salvage service.
The role of the transfusion specialist.
Surgical and anaesthetic techniques to reduce blood transfusion.
Legal aspects and risk management.
Managing patients who refuse transfusion.
Audit and education.

For those who are keen to upgrade the service they offer, this concise manual provides essential information, drawn from years of practical experience in busy hospitals. Save money for your hospital, improve outcomes and comply with the latest standards: buy this unique book.

Added in June, 2008