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• Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 99. Transfusion Biology and Therapy: Table of contents
    • Blood Group Antigens and Antibodies: Access document
    • Pretransfusion Testing: Access document
    • Blood Components: Access document
    • Adverse Reactions to Blood Transfusion: Access document
    • Alternatives to Transfusion: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
• Hoffman: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )

  • Part IX - Transfusion Medicine: Access document

    • Chapter 136 - Human Blood Group Antigens and Antibodies: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Erythrocyte Blood Group Antigens: Access document
      • Terminology: Access document
      • Molecular Bases of Blood Group Antigens And Phenotypes: Access document
      • Blood Group Antibodies: Access document
      • Compatibility Procedures and Location of Antigen-Negative Blood: Access document
      • Disease Association: Access document
      • Blood Group Systems: Access document
      • Other Carbohydrate Blood Group Systems: Access document
      • Final Comments: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 137 - Human Platelet Antigens: Access document
      • Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins: Access document
      • Platelet Glycolipids: Access document
      • Alloantigens: Access document
      • Molecular Genetics of Platelet Alloantigens: Access document
      • Isoantigens: Access document
      • Autoantigens: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 138 - Human Leukocyte Antigen and Human Neutrophil Antigen Systems: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Genetics, Structure, and Function of HLA Molecules: Access document
      • HLA Polymorphism and its Clinical Significance: Access document
      • Nonclassic MHC and MHC Class I Chain-Related Molecules: Access document
      • Non-HLA Polymorphism and its Clinical Significance: Access document
      • HLA Nomenclature: Access document
      • HLA Typing in Clinical Hematology and Determination of Compatibility: Access document
      • The HLA Molecules as Antigens and HLA Alloimmunization: Access document
      • HLA as a Functional Mediator of Graft-versus-Host Disease and/or Graft-versus-Neoplasia Effect: Access document
      • HLA and T Cell-Directed Immunization: Access document
      • Monitoring Immune Responses with Tetrameric HLA-Peptide Complexes: Access document
      • Human Neutrophil Antigens and Their Clinical Significance: Access document
      • Clinical Significance of Antibodies to Neutrophil Antigens: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 139 - Principles of Red Blood Cell Transfusion: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Red Blood Cell Preservation and Storage: Access document
      • Red Blood Cell Components: Access document
      • Appropriate Transfusion Practice in Various Clinical Settings: Access document
      • Autologous Blood Transfusion: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 140 - Principles of Platelet Transfusion Therapy: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Platelet Preparations: Access document
      • Clinical Applications of Platelet Transfusions: Access document
      • Platelet Transfusion Refractoriness: Access document
      • Managing the Alloimmunized Patient: Access document
      • Prevention of Alloimmunization: Access document
      • Transfusion Reactions: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 141 - Principles of Neutrophil (Granulocyte) Transfusions: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Therapeutic Granulocyte Transfusions in Neutropenic Patients: Access document
      • Prophylactic Granulocyte Transfusions in Neutropenic Patients: Access document
      • Alternative or Additive Measures to Granulocyte Transfusions: Access document
      • Collection and Transfusion of Neutrophil Concentrates: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 142 - Transfusion of Plasma Derivatives: Fresh-Frozen Plasma, Cryoprecipitate, Albumin, and Immunoglobulins: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Frozen Plasma: Access document
      • Cryoprecipitate: Access document
      • Albumin: Access document
      • Intravenous Immunoglobulin: Access document
      • Hyperimmune and Intramuscular Immunoglobulins: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 143 - Preparation of Plasma-Derived and Recombinant Human Plasma Proteins: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Fresh Frozen Plasma: Access document
      • Albumin and Plasma Protein Fraction: Access document
      • Immunoglobulins: Access document
      • Coagulation Factor Concentrates: Access document
      • Fibrin Sealants: Access document
      • Plasma Proteinase Inhibitors: Access document
      • Future Directions: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 144 - Transfusion Therapy for Coagulation Factor Deficiencies: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Hemophilia A and B: Access document
      • Von Willebrand's Disease: Access document
      • Acquired Factor VIII and Von Willebrand's Factor Deficiency: Access document
      • Other Coagulation Protein Deficiencies: Access document
      • Other Plasma-Derived Protein Concentrates: Access document
      • Conclusion: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 145 - Hemapheresis and Cellular Therapy: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Principles of Apheresis: Access document
      • Technology and Techniques: Access document
      • Therapeutic Cytapheresis: Access document
      • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis: Access document
      • Replacement Fluids for Plasma Exchange: Access document
      • Complications of Therapeutic Apheresis: Access document
      • Cellular Therapy: Access document
      • Disclaimer: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 146 - Practical Aspects of Stem Cell Collection: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Mobilization of Hematopoietic Stem Cells into the Peripheral Blood: Access document
      • Definition of Adequate Components: Access document
      • Timing of Apheresis: Access document
      • Apheresis Technology: Access document
      • Large-Volume Leukapheresis: Access document
      • Pediatric Donors and Patients: Access document
      • Allogeneic Donors: Access document
      • Cell Counting, Processing, and Cryopreservation: Access document
      • Regulatory Aspects of Stem Cell Collection and Processing: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 147 - Transfusion Reactions: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions: Access document
      • Febrile Nonhemolytic Transfusion Reactions: Access document
      • Allergic Transfusion Reactions: Access document
      • Other Adverse Effects of Transfusion: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 148 - Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Hepatitis Infection: Access document
      • Retroviral Infections: Access document
      • Parvovirus Infection: Access document
      • West Nile Virus Infection and Other Mosquito-Borne Viral Infections: Access document
      • Bacterial Contamination: Access document
      • Spirochete Infections: Access document
      • Parasitic Infections: Access document
      • Classic and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Access document
      • Conclusions: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 149 - Transfusion Medicine in Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Solid Organ Transplantation: Access document
      • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Access document
      • Solid Organ Transplantation: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 150 - Red Blood Cell Substitutes: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Principles: Access document
      • Clinical Applications: Access document
      • Implications and Future Applications: Access document
      • References: Access document
• Miller: Miller's Anesthesia, 6th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section III - Anesthesia Management: Access document
    • Chapter 47 - Transfusion Therapy: Access document
      • Blood Therapy: Access document
        • Indications for Transfusion: Access document
        • Compatibility Testing: Access document
        • Approaches Requiring Less Than a Complete Crossmatch: Access document
        • Emergency Transfusion: Access document
        • Storage of Blood: Access document
        • Complications: Access document
        • Transfusion Reactions: Access document
        • Infectivity of Blood: Access document
        • Other Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion: Access document
        • Leukoreduction of Red Blood Cell Transfusions: Access document
      • Blood Component Therapy: Access document
        • Packed Red Blood Cells: Access document
        • Platelet Concentrates: Access document
        • Fresh Frozen Plasma: Access document
        • Cryoprecipitate: Access document
        • Prothrombin Complex: Access document
        • Single-Donor Plasma: Access document
        • Other Options to Reduce Infectivity: Access document
        • Albumin and Plasma Protein Preparations: Access document
      • Synthetic Colloid Solution Therapy: Access document
        • Synthetic Hydroxyethyl Starch: Access document
        • Dextrans: Access document
        • Hypertonic Saline, Possibly with Dextran: Access document
        • Synthetic Oxygen-Carrying Substances: Access document
      • Informed Consent: Access document
      • Key Points: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 48 - Autologous Transfusion: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • History of Autologous Transfusion: Access document
      • Preoperative Blood Donation: Access document
        • Patient Selection: Access document
        • The Role of Aggressive Phlebotomy and the Use of Erythropoietin: Access document
        • Preoperative Collection of Components: Access document
        • Cost-Effectiveness: Access document
      • Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution: Access document
        • Physiologic Considerations: Access document
        • Clinical Studies: Access document
        • Cost-Effective Analysis of ANH Versus PAD: Access document
      • Intraoperative Blood Collection: Access document
        • Clinical Studies: Access document
        • Medical Controversies: Access document
      • Postoperative Blood Collection: Access document
      • Autologous Fibrin Glue: Access document
      • Recombinant Factor VIIa: Access document
      • Bloodless Medicine: Access document
      • Summary: Access document
      • Key Points: Access document
      • References: Access document
• Cohen and Powderly: Infectious Diseases 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Section Q - Infections Associated with Hospitalization
    • Chapter 105 - Clinical Syndromes of Hospital-Associated Infection: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Infections Associated with the Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products: Access document
      • References: Access document
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• Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part XIV - Hematologic Diseases: Access document
    • Chapter 165 - Transfusion Medicine: Access document
      • [Transfusion Medicine]: Access document
      • Grade A: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
• Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment - 2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Transfusion Reaction, Hemolytic : Access document
• Cheng-Zaas: The Osler Medical Handbook 1st Ed. - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 76 - Rapid References: Access document
    • Hematology and Oncology: Access document
      • Blood Products for Transfusions: Access document
      • Corrected Count Increment: Access document
• Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 116 - Transfusion Therapy in General Practice: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Blood Components: Access document
    • Infectious Disease Transmission: Access document
    • Transfusion Therapy: Access document
    • Transfusion Reactions: Access document
• Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 6 - Hematologic Principles in Surgery: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Background: Access document
    • Hemostasis and Coagulation: Access document
    • Evaluation of Disorders of Hemostasis and Coagulation: Access document
    • Congenital Bleeding Disorders: Access document
    • Acquired Bleeding Disorders: Access document
    • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Access document
    • Preparation of Blood Components: Access document
    • Clinical Indications and Use of Blood Components: Access document
    • Risks of Blood Transfusion: Access document
    • Massive Transfusion: Access document
    • Blood Substitutes and Alternatives to Transfusion: Access document
    • Selected References: Access document
    • References: Access document
• MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents | Keyword search - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
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• The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
  • Chapter 129. Transfusion Medicine: Table of contents
    • General: Access document
    • Blood Collection: Access document
    • Pretransfusion Testing: Access document
    • Blood Products: Access document
    • Technique: Access document
    • Complications: Access document
    • Therapeutic Hemapheresis: Access document
• Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Transfusion and Autotransfusion: Access document
  • Transfusion Requirements in Liver Transplantation: Access document
  • Transfusion Reactions: Access document
  • Alloimmunization From Transfusions: Access document
  • Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Access document
  • Blood Substitutes: Access document
• Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
  • Chapter 6: Hematologic, Electrolyte, and Metabolic Disorders: Table of contents
    • Transfusion Medicine: Available Products and Transfusion Reactions: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources   See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

• Marx: Rosen: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice 5th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 5 - Blood and Blood Components: Access document
    • Perspective: Access document
    • Pathophysiologic Principles: Access document
    • Clinical Features: Access document
    • Management: Access document
    • Outcomes: Access document
    • Key Concepts: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 28 - Autotransfusion (Autologous Blood Transfusion): Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Background: Access document
    • Advantages: Access document
    • Patient Selection: Access document
    • Equipment and Materials: Access document
    • Procedure: Access document
    • Other Thoracostomy Set Autotransfusion Systems: Access document
    • Harvest Bloodless Surgery Station: Access document
    • Complications: Access document
    • Conclusion: Access document
    • Acknowledgment: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 29 - Transfusion Therapy: Blood and Blood Products: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Background: Access document
    • Collection and Storage of Blood Products: Access document
    • Use of Blood Products: Access document
    • Administration of Blood Components: Access document
    • Ordering of Blood: Access document
    • Intravenous Administration: Access document
    • Conclusion: Access document
    • Acknowledgment: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Emergency Medicine (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Transfusion Reactions: Access document

Pediatrics Resources   See also General Pediatrics Resources

• Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part 20 - Diseases of the Blood
    • Section 6 - Risks of Blood Component Transfusions
      • Chapter 462 - Red Blood Cell Transfusions and Erythropoietin Therapy: Access document
      • Chapter 463 - Platelet Transfusions: Access document
      • Chapter 464 - Neutrophil (Granulocyte) Transfusions: Access document
      • Chapter 465 - Fresh Frozen Plasma Transfusions: Access document
      • Chapter 466 - Risks of Blood Transfusions: Access document
• Johns Hopkins: The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers 17th Ed-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part II - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Information: Access document
    • Chapter 13 - Hematology: Access document
      • VI - Blood Component Replacement: Access document
      • References: Access document

Pathology Resources

• Henry: Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods, 20th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part IV - Hematology, Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine: Access document
    • Chapter 31 - Transfusion Medicine: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Blood Collection: Access document
      • Blood Processing Tests: Access document
      • Blood Preservation: Access document
      • Preparation and Selection of Blood Components and Derivatives: Access document
      • Special Situations: Access document
      • Pretransfusion Testing: Access document
      • Infusion of Blood Components: Access document
      • Transfusion Reactions: Access document
      • Alternatives to Blood Transfusion: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 32 - Hemapheresis: Access document
      • Definitions, History, and Basic Principles: Access document
      • Cytapheresis: Access document
      • Plasmapheresis: Access document
      • Donor/Patient Complications Common to All Hemapheresis Procedures: Access document
      • Summary: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
      • References: Access document
    • Chapter 33 - Tissue Banking and Progenitor Cells: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Sources of Tissue: Access document
      • Tissue Bank Activities: Access document
      • Skin Banking: Access document
      • Musculoskeletal Tissues: Access document
      • Cardiac Valves: Access document
      • Cornea: Access document
      • Reproductive Tissue: Access document
      • Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Banking: Access document
      • References: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

• MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Hematology: List of documents
• National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
  • Blood Transfusion (MeSH browse): List of documents

News Resources

• Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
  • Haematology News: List of documents
• MD Consult: Homepage - Lewis Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Hematology)

Miscellaneous Transfusion Medicine Clinical Resources

• HealthWeb: Homepage
  • Hematology: Table of contents
    • Clinical Resources: List of documents
    • Disease Resources: List of documents
    • Educational Resources: List of documents
    • General Resources: List of documents
    • Online Publications: List of documents
    • Organizations: List of documents
    • Research Resources: List of documents
• YAHOO - Health:Procedures and Therapies > Blood Transfusions
  Additional Blood Transfusions resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Hematology
  Additional Hematology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)