Transfusion-Free Medicine and Surgery

Book excerpt: Essential guide to the new field of transfusion-free medicineand surgery – written by leading experts in thefield. Transfusion Free Medicine and Surgery provides a comprehensiveapproach to a new paradigm shift in the field of bloodmanagement. The principles are easy and this platform provides anall-inclusive review of red blood cell production, oxygen delivery,coagulation and the role of blood transfusion in an intensive caresetting. Controversial as it may sound, this book opens the doorfor ethical/legal debates, by putting them into perspective andproviding answers to perplexing situations. The economics of bloodtransfusion and the hidden costs that allude the clinician are alsobrought into the equation. Why Buy This Book? Provides the groundwork for developing a successfultransfusion-free clinical program Includes all key issues related to blood products, bloodtransfusion and transfusion-free medicine and surgery Discusses controversial issues associated with this new andfast moving field Includes self-assessment questions to help the reader withtheir continuing professional education and development Transfusion Free Medicine and Surgery is ideal for: Specialists working in transfusion and transfusion-freemedicine Haematologists in practice and in training Anyone involved in any surgical discipline, internal medicine,ICU care or anaesthesia who is interested in this field