Practical Transfusion Medicine for the Small Animal Practitioner

ISBN-13: 9781893441040 / Angielski / Spiralna / 2004 / 110 str.

Bernard F. Feldman; Carolyn A. Sink; Donna L. Burton

Opis

This guide to laboratory procedure in transfusions for dogs and cats provides easily accessible, clinical information regarding the collection, storage, and use of blood and blood products in the small animal patient. It includes step-by-step procedures for the separation of whole blood into components, along with a how to for establishing a community-based blood bank for dogs and cats. The immunologic and genetic principles are presented clearly for the practitioners and laboratorians who handle blood and blood products for the treatment of selected cancers and bleeding disorders in small animals. A practical section discusses the guidelines for Biosafety and Quality Assurance for a transfusion service. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America."

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Contents

Section 1
Creation of a Community Based Blood Bank
Introduction
Some Helpful Hints
Owner Recruitment
Owner and Donor Attributes
Basic Equipment Needs for Blood Collection, Processing and Storage

Section 2
Blood Collection Systems,Processing, Storage and Shipment
Anticoagulants and Preservatives
Blood Collection Systems
Blood Product Overview
Blood Collection Systems and Pre-Processing Guidelines
Preparation of Fresh Whole Blood
Preparation of Red Cells and Fresh Frozen Plasma
Preparation of Cryoprecipitated Anti-Hemophilic Factor and Cryo-Poor Plasma
Preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma
Short Draw and Decreasing the Amount of Anticoagulant Preservative
Purchasing and Receiving Blood Productsfrom Outside Sources
Preparing Blood Products for Shipment

Section 3
Clinical Considerations inTransfusion Practice
The Crossmatch
Blood Transfusion Guidelines
Blood Substitutes: Alternatives to Blood and Blood Products
Compatible IV Solutions
Blood Administration Sets
Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion

Section 4
BiosafetyLaboratory Safety
Quality Assurance
Records
Inventory Management

Section 5
MethodsPreparation of Fresh Whole Blood
Preparation of Red Cells and Fresh Frozen Plasma
Preparation of Cryoprecipitate and Cryoprecipitate-Poor Plasma
Preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma
Crossmatch Procedure
Washed Cell Suspension
Reaction Grading
Saline Replacement Procedure
Warming Whole Blood, Red Cells or Thawing FFP, Cryo or Cryo-Poor Plasma
Centrifuge Calibration

Appendix 1 Manufacturers of Blood Collection Bags
Appendix 2 Organizations with Veterinary Blood Bank Interests
Index
Recommended Readings

O autorze

Bernard Feldman