Download or read book Decision Making in Transfusion Medicine written by Eleftherios C. Vamvakas and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful for clinicians, policy makers, supervisors, transfusion safety officers, scientists, administrators, and personnel who order blood, Decision Making in Transfusion Medicine examines the policy and clinical decisions being made today in the name of blood safety, often resulting in radical changes in transfusion medicine practice. Although decision making in transfusion medicine is based on a wider range of inputs than solely the best research evidence, the orientation of this book remains evidence-based. In this capacity, the book is intended to serve one of the recurring principles enunciated by the FDA -- that decision making must be transparent. This intermediate to advanced book discusses both the evidence supporting and the hotly debated policy alternatives proposed for avoiding the risks of allogeneic blood transfusion. Topics include: * The contrast between precautionary principle and evidence-based medicine. * Causes of, and strategies to reduce, transfusion-related mortality. * Emerging transmissible infections. * Pathogen reduction. * MSM donor deferrals. * Patient blood management. * Meta-analysis and equipoise in transfusion medicine. The book includes a bonus CD-ROM containing three fundamental chapters from Evidence-Based Practice of Transfusion Medicine, which together provide guidance for independently assessing the quality of published studies such as those cited in the book's chapters.
Download or read book Risk Management in Blood Transfusion Medicine written by J. Mills Barbeau and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a quick, expert overview of risk management in transfusion medicine from Dr. James Mills Barbeau. This practical resource presents a summary of today’s state-of-the-art techniques for reducing harm during all phases of transfusion practice, including blood collection, testing, processing, clinical assessment, and transfusion. It’s an easy-to-read, one-stop resource for managing and mitigating the various levels of risk in a variety of transfusion settings and scenarios. Presents a well-rounded perspective on quality assurance, blood supply testing, clinical risk, ethical and legal considerations, and transfusion-transmitted infectious diseases. Demonstrates how transfusion risk-management programs add value to health care institutions by enhancing a culture of safety, improving the institution’s reputation, and improving the bottom line. Consolidates today’s available information on risk management in blood transfusion medicine into one convenient resource.
Download or read book Transfusion Safety a Model for Decision making written by Margaret J. Hanson and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transfusion safety is a significant concern both to the public, who may at some time require a blood transfusion, and to blood collection and transfusion professionals. However, blood transfusion, like most other medical procedures, will never be free of risk. A review of risk reduction strategies applied since the identification of AIDS as a transfusion-transmitted disease suggests that some have been implemented due to political and legal pressures rather than for scientifically based medical reasons. Without the benefit of a standard mechanism for assessing when these actions will result in measurable risk reduction, decisions about transfusion safety will continue to be driven by public opinion. A model was developed for evaluating when and if a potential laboratory test or other approaches will improve safety. the model addresses recipient risk factors such as the prevalence of the disease-causing agent in the population, the severity of the disease and the public health impact as well as operational issues including potential depletion of the donor pool, the impact of donor deferral and the financial impact. Application of the model to prior actions taken by blood providers to reduce the risk of transfusions documents its validity as a decision-making tool. Adoption of such a standardized decision-making approach would assure recipient safety while controlling the costs of providing blood for transfusion purposes.
Download or read book Ethical Issues in Transfusion Medicine written by Colin R. Macpherson and published by American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). This book was released on 2001 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transfusion Medicine written by Quentin Eichbaum and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Diagnostic Standards of Care series presents common errors associated with diagnoses in clinical pathology, using case examples to illustrate effective analysis based on current evidence and standards. In addition to being a practical diagnostic guide, each volume demonstrates the use of quality assurance and the role of the pathologist in ensuring quality and patient safety. Transfusion Medicine addresses common issues and errors seen in the blood transfusion process. The goal is to alert general practitioners and trainees to the latest scientific advances and spiraling regulations in blood transfusion as well as introduce them to the most common types of transfusion errors encountered in clinical settings. Transfusion Medicine features: Descriptions of potential errors in regulatory compliance, operational processes, and patient safety Descriptions of potential errors in clinical decision making in blood transfusion, including when to premedicate patients, warfarin reversal, and the diagnostic intricacies in TRALI and TTP Pocket-sized for portability "
Download or read book Risk Management in Blood Transfusion The Virtue of Reality written by C.Th. Smit Sibinga and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, with great pleasure I like to welcome you in the cityofGroningen and hope that you will have an enriching and enlighten ing discussion on the conference theme on risk management in blood trans fusion. The organisation of this symposium aims at scientific networking by discussing in an international forum the most important themes of current interest in relation to the state of the art in transfusion medicine. Dr. Cees Smit Sibinga took the initiative in 1976 to start organising the blood bank symposia as they were named in the beginning. Without doubt these symposia have contributed considerably to the development of transfusion medicine. To illustrate the fact that these symposia came to my attention I recollect that I have attended the symposium in 1978, chaired by Dr. Leo Vroman, in my capacity in those days of alderman deputy mayor of the city. So, it has been a long time since. After having been away from Groningen for 18 years I have been inaugurated last week as a mayor and it is a plcasure to be again in your midst. The scries of annual symposia on blood transfusion have contributed to mark the city of Groningen on the map of the international scientific world. A great number of prestigious institutes all over the world involved in the development of transfusion medicine have linked to Groningen and we are proud of that.
Download or read book Transfusion Guide for Clinicians written by Kanchan Bhardwaj and published by JAYPEE BROTHERS PUBLISHERS. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blood transfusion is an essential part of modern health care. When used correctly; it can save life and improve health. The Transfusion Guide for Clinicians will act as a quick reference for clinicians involved in the transfusion process that needs to make urgent decisions on transfusion. This will help promote rational use of blood. Updates the clinicians about the present scenario of transfusion service in an understandable manner. Guides students and practitioners to adopt advanced methods and techniques on safe blood transfusion so as to work on latest resources and technologies. Empowers clinicians with clinical decision making on Blood Transfusion Therapy and rational use of blood along with managing adverse blood transfusion reactions effectively. Covers complete data of all the clinical aspects of Blood Transfusion Services. Chapters are well structured and are of outstanding educational value. Users will be benefited in transfusion related problems. Text is comprehensive yet lucid manner with short definitions, bullet points and multiple tables. The book has been written for use of the practicing clinical specialists, resident doctors of clinical specialties, ICU specialists, etc.
Download or read book Transfusion Medicine written by Aleksandar Mijovic and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly revised and updated case-based book describes a variety of clinical scenarios in transfusion medicine likely to be encountered in a busy teaching hospital. It highlights the stream of clinical and laboratory data available to transfusionists, while reviewing the critical thinking required to lead the decision-making process towards accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Transfusion Medicine: Case Studies and Clinical Management is a lively illustration of various clinical problems in transfusion medicine, including immune complications, microbiological problems, blood component use, apheresis techniques and management of complex situations, such as multiple trauma, sickle cell crisis and organ transplantation. Each case is carefully chosen and presented, with incorporated questions leading the reader towards solution of the problem in a logical and didactic manner. It is therefore essential reading for all medical and scientific professionals involved in managing transfusion, from hematologists to obstetricians, surgeons, intensivists and immunologists.
Download or read book Patient Blood Management written by Hans Gombotz and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patient Blood Management (PBM) is an innovative clinical concept that aims to reduce the need for allogenic blood transfusions, cut health-care costs, and avert or correct the risk factors related to blood transfusion, thus minimizing the rate of side effects and complications. This comprehensive hands-on volume offers a three-point approach for the implementation of PBM to improve patient outcome, focusing on how to prevent or treat anemia, reduce blood loss, and increase anemia tolerance. The book also goes beyond preoperative PBM, with detailed accounts of coagulation disorder management and the administration of coagulation products and platelet concentrates. Special Features: Presents a clear three-pillar strategy for the application of PBM: diagnosis and treatment of anemia, reduction of peri-interventional blood loss, and optimization of the tolerance to anemia in the everyday clinical setting Covers issues such as PBM during surgery, requirements for modern transfusion medicine, ordering blood products, the role of pre-anesthesia clinics, benchmarking processes, and potential implications of PBM in the public health sector Overview of research in PBM including landmark studies and current clinical trials Boxes in each chapter highlighting key information, core statements, and summaries A multidisciplinary and international team of contributors experienced in PBM Patient Blood Management is a guide for clinicians and residents whose patients are at risk for anemia, coagulation disorders, or severe blood loss. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialists involved in the use of blood and blood products can use the book for quick reference or to learn more about a leading-edge concept for optimizing patient safety and improving outcome.
Download or read book Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine written by Christopher D. Hillyer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-10-18 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up. It combines scientific foundations with today's most practical approaches to the specialty. From blood collection and storage to testing and transfusing blood components, and finally cellular engineering, you'll find coverage here that's second to none. New advances in molecular genetics and the scientific mechanisms underlying the field are also covered, with an emphasis on the clinical implications for treatment. Whether you're new to the field or an old pro, this book belongs in your reference library. Integrates scientific foundations with clinical relevance to more clearly explain the science and its application to clinical practice. Highlights advances in the use of blood products and new methods of disease treatment while providing the most up-to-date information on these fast-moving topics Discusses current clinical controversies, providing an arena for the discussion of sensitive topics. Covers the constantly changing approaches to stem cell transplantation and brings you the latest information on this controversial topic.
Download or read book Reasoning and Decision Making in Hematology written by Benjamin Djulbegović and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A problem-orientated approach to decision making in haematology, containing practical information and organized around algorithms. This book also identifies reasoning strategies which lie behind diagnostic and therapeutic problem solving during the care of patients with blood disease.
Download or read book Clinical Principles of Transfusion Medicine written by Robert W Maitta and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a concise overview of transfusion medicine, including best practices for specific clinical settings, this practical resource by Dr. Robert W. Maitta covers the key information you need to know. Holistic, multidisciplinary coverage and a succinct, easy-to-read format make it essential reading for transfusion specialists, as well as practitioners in other specialties whose patients undergo blood transfusions. - Covers the latest advancements in transfusion therapies, hematopoietic stem cells, infectious and non-infectious complications of transfusions, and future directions in transfusion medicine. - Discusses special populations, including organ transplant patients; pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients; and patients undergoing emergency care. - Consolidates fundamental clinical concepts and current practice of transfusion medicine into one convenient resource.
Download or read book Decision Making in Medicine written by Stuart B. Mushlin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular reference facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic decision making for a wide range of common and often complex problems faced in outpatient and inpatient medicine. Comprehensive algorithmic decision trees guide you through more than 245 disorders organized by sign, symptom, problem, or laboratory abnormality. The brief text accompanying each algorithm explains the key steps of the decision making process, giving you the clear, clinical guidelines you need to successfully manage even your toughest cases. An algorithmic format makes it easy to apply the practical, decision-making approaches used by seasoned clinicians in daily practice. Comprehensive coverage of general and internal medicine helps you successfully diagnose and manage a full range of diseases and disorders related to women's health, emergency medicine, urology, behavioral medicine, pharmacology, and much more. A Table of Contents arranged by organ system helps you to quickly and easily zero in on the information you need. More than a dozen new topics focus on the key diseases and disorders encountered in daily practice. Fully updated decision trees guide you through the latest diagnostic and management guidelines.
Download or read book Transfusion Therapy written by Paul D. Mintz and published by S. Karger AG (Switzerland). This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long awaited and highly anticipated second edition of Transfusion Therapy is now available. Filling a niche between the handbook and the weightier compendia, this text provides guidance on how and when to prescribe blood components and derivatives and it is a must have for anyone in the field of transfusion medicine.
Download or read book HIV and the Blood Supply written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-10-05 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the early years of the AIDS epidemic, thousands of Americans became infected with HIV through the nation's blood supply. Because little reliable information existed at the time AIDS first began showing up in hemophiliacs and in others who had received transfusions, experts disagreed about whether blood and blood products could transmit the disease. During this period of great uncertainty, decision-making regarding the blood supply became increasingly difficult and fraught with risk. This volume provides a balanced inquiry into the blood safety controversy, which involves private sexual practices, personal tragedy for the victims of HIV/AIDS, and public confidence in America's blood services system. The book focuses on critical decisions as information about the danger to the blood supply emerged. The committee draws conclusions about what was doneâ€"and recommends what should be done to produce better outcomes in the face of future threats to blood safety. The committee frames its analysis around four critical area: Product treatmentâ€"Could effective methods for inactivating HIV in blood have been introduced sooner? Donor screening and referralâ€"including a review of screening to exlude high-risk individuals. Regulations and recall of contaminated bloodâ€"analyzing decisions by federal agencies and the private sector. Risk communicationâ€"examining whether infections could have been averted by better communication of the risks.
Download or read book Policy Alternatives in Transfusion Medicine written by James P. AuBuchon and published by American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of Canadian and American doctors working in the field of blood transfusion consider ways to make transfusion medicine safer and more reliable, while simultaneously keeping cost and resource constraints to a minimum. Separate chapters cover health-care payment systems, ethical principles, legal consideration, disease screening and other safety issues, future directions, and overall decision-making. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Download or read book Clinical Use of Blood written by Cees Th. Smit Sibinga and published by Springer. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exceptional reference book provides comprehensive insights into the conditions and requirements necessary to establish an optimal and supportive transfusion practice. It focuses on enhancing the procurement process and manufacturing of blood products (components) in an evidence-based and cost-effective manner, specifically targeting the vital advancements needed in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are home to 84% of the global population. While this book does not delve into practical disciplinary guidelines, its emphasis lies on crucial topics. It explores the balance between restricted and liberal use of blood and blood components, the implementation and utilization of artificial intelligence (including machine learning and deep learning), and the integration of a digital footprint within clinical transfusion prescription and practice. Additionally, it addresses the significance of educating clinicians in transfusion medicine, considering the educational environment and curricular outcomes. By contributing to the development of appropriate clinical utilization of blood and blood components, the book highlights the importance of patient blood management, evidence-based decision-making, prescription practices, and bedside care delivered by well-informed professionals, including clinicians, nurses, and technologists. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of fostering a conducive climate and environment, nurturing knowledge economy, and implementing quality management practices. In its essence, this book serves as an invaluable source of knowledge to enhance transfusion medicine practices, refine clinical indication setting, and facilitate informed decision-making. By emphasizing patient comfort, welfare, and the reduction of unnecessary harm and risks, it aims to make a significant contribution to the field. Hematologists and professionals involved in transfusion medicine will find this book to be an indispensable reference that enhances their understanding and expertise.
