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1 Basics of transfusion medicine |
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1.1 The ABO and Rh blood group systems |
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1.2 Other blood group systems |
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1.2.3 The Lutheran system |
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1.2.10 The Dombrock system |
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1.2.12 The Chido/Rodgers system |
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1.3 Natural and immune antibodies |
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1.4 Transfusion guidelines |
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1.4.1 Indications for the transfusion of concentrated red blood cells |
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1.4.2 Indications for the transfusion of platelet concentrates |
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1.4.3 Indications for the transfusion of fresh frozen plasma |
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1.4.4 Indications for the transfusion of leukodepleted blood components |
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1.4.5 Indications for the transfusion of irradiated blood components |
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1.4.6 Indications for granulocyte transfusions |
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1.4.7 Virus-inactivated blood components |
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1.4.8 Complications of transfusion therapy |
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2 The transfusion process |
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2.2 Donating multiple blood components |
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2.3 Preparation of blood and blood components |
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2.4 The immunohematology laboratory |
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2.5 The immunohematology laboratory |
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2.5.1 Studying the Rh system |
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2.5.2 Detecting allo-antibodies to red cell antigens |
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2.6 Transfusion request forms and the administration of blood and blood components |
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3 Automation and computerization of the transfusion process |
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3.1 Automation as a safety factor |
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3.2 Computerization of the transfusion process: from donor to patient |
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3.3 The computerized transfusion network |
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3.5 What can be improved in the future? |
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4 Biological validation of blood components |
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4.1 Molecular and serological methods |
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4.1.1 Serological investigations |
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4.1.2 Molecular investigations |
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4.1.3 Structure of the DNA |
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4.2 Decision-making and the quality system |
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4.3 Risk management versus patient safety: medicolegal considerations |
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5 Error in transfusion medicine |
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| Index |
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