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Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications

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Hardcover: 832 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (February 26, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416030069
ISBN-13: 978-1416030065.

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This comprehensive text examines normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid and megakaryocytic origins. Hemostasis and coagulation theory, testing, and instrumentation are also thoroughly discussed. Beautiful full-color illustrations throughout the text enhance comprehension and allow students to realistically visualize hematology concepts.

• Detailed, full-color illustrations appear near hematology concept discussions to visually support comprehension and recognition.
• Opening Case Studies present real-life scenarios to apply concepts presented in each chapter.
• Learning Objectives and Review Questions work together to list expected outcomes and then test those concepts for each chapter.
• A Bulleted Summary highlights the key concepts at the end of each chapter.
• Hematology/Hemostasis Reference Ranges inside the front and back covers provide quick reference.

• Three new chapters detail significant information: An Overview of Clinical Laboratory Hematology, Hematology in Selected Populations, and Monitoring Anticoagulant Therapy.
• All chapters have been revised to feature the most current technology and research updates.
• The included Glossary of Terms and consistent pedagogy ensure a cohesive, effective tool for learning.
• Two well-respected editors contributed more significantly to this third edition: George Fritsma shared his expertise for the Hemostasis section and Kathy Doig managed the pedagogical features.

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Modern Blood Banking And Transfusion Practices

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Hardcover: 543 pages
Publisher: F A Davis Co; 5 edition (March 10, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0803612486
ISBN-13: 978-0803612488.

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Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices continues to set the standard for teaching and learning modern blood banking. Thorough, yet concise, the fifth edition begins with a review of basic science, plus the history of blood preservation, and continues to provide students with a working knowledge of modern blood banking as it focuses on the how and why of transfusion practice, presenting a perfect “crossmatch” of theory and practice.

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Clinical Hematology Atlas, 3rd Edition

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Spiral-bound: 280 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 3rd edition (January 9, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416050396
ISBN-13: 978-1416050391.

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Ideal for identifying cells at the microscope, this atlas covers the basics of hematologic morphology, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, basic maturation of the blood cell lines, and discussions of a variety of clinical disorders. Over 400 photographs, schematic diagrams, and electron micrographs illustrate hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies.

• Numerous illustrations include excellent schematic diagrams, photomicrographs, and electron micrographs.
• Introductory chapters succinctly describe the peripheral blood smear, its preparation and examination, and hematopoiesis in general.
• Coverage of cellular maturation includes schematics that illustrate the maturation of each cell line individually and highlight the cell in question.
• Descriptions for each cell type include size, reference intervals, and nuclear and cytoplasmic characteristics.
• Body Fluids chapter covers the other fluids found in the body besides blood, using images from cytocentrifuged specimens.
• White blood cell differential table shows cells found in a normal white blood cell differential.
• Overview of hematopoiesis includes a schematic drawing along with a detailed presentation of each cell, demonstrating the relationship between individual stages of hematopoiesis and the overall development scheme.
• Morphologic abnormalities are presented in chapters on erythrocytes and leukocytes, along with a schematic description of each cell, to provide correlations to various disease states.
• Coverage of common cytochemical stains, along with a summary chart for interpretation, aids in classifying malignant and benign leukoproliferative disorders.
• Spiral binding and a compact size make this book easy to use in a laboratory setting.

• NEW Normal Newborn Peripheral Blood Morphology chapter covers the normal cells found in neonatal blood.
• More examples of specific cells and disorders allow you to compare abnormal cells to each other and to normal cells, differentiating those that are similar.
• Expanded Evolve resources include case studies, study questions, links to related websites, and content updates.

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Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! (Incredibly Easy! Series)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (May 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1582555036
ISBN-13: 978-1582555034.

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Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! offers an innovative visual approach to mastering the principles and practice of hemodynamic monitoring. Continuing the tradition of the award-winning Incredibly Easy! Series(R), this one-of-a-kind book presents a challenging area of nursing practice in an original, accessible, and engaging format. Hundreds of detailed and colorful photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids clarify essential cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and demonstrate the technical points and clinical applications of today’s hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Colored text highlights crucial information, and lighthearted logos reinforce key points. Ride the Wave explains waveforms; On the Level presents charts of normal and abnormal blood pressure readings; and Memory Board presents visual mnemonics.

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DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination, Ninth Edition

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Paperback: 944 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 9 edition (October 27, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071478981
ISBN-13: 978-0071478984.

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Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis tool, DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination takes you a step beyond elementary physical diagnosis.

DeGowin’s covers all physical examination techniques and procedures, but this highly practical point-of-care guide goes further, focusing on the meaning of signs and symptoms. It also shows you how to catalog clinical findings resulting from the physical examination–and order them into a differential diagnosis.

FEATURES

All the essentials of the diagnosis exam procedure and patient record preparation – in one ultra-handy reference
• Top-to-bottom coverage of differential diagnosis, organized by systems, signs, and syndromes
• High-yield overviews of each organ/region/system, followed by the definition of key presenting signs and their possible origins
• NEW! Updated content includes the latest developments in evidence-based physical examination, along with references to the popular JAMA series “The Rational Clinical Examination”
• NEW! 24 full-color illustrations
• NEW! Full-text download for your mobile device

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