Practical transfusion medicine - Michael F. Murphy

The text is divided into five main sections. The first deals wit the basic principles of transfusion and includes the background science of the blood group system and immunity. The second section deals with the use of transfusion in the range of clinical settings and their management. The fourth section covers the organizational issues related to transfusion practice, from donors and blood collection to medico–legal aspects. The final section takes a look at the future developments in the field and the implications for transfusion practice.

This book is ideal for trainee haematologists revising for exams and as a reference book for clinical haematology staff faced with specific problems.