Author: Syed A. Abutalib (Editor), Anand Padmanabhan (Editor), Huy P. Pham (Editor), Nina Worel (Editor) Full Title: Best Practices Of Apheresis In Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (November 28, 2019) Year: 2020 ISBN-13: 9783319551319 (978-3-319-55131-9), 9783319551302 (978-3-319-55130-2) ISBN-10: 3319551310, 3319551302 Pages: 211 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Internal Medicine File type: PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 93.59 € In this book, world-renowned experts in the field of hematopoietic cell transplantation examine a range of issues and controversies relating to apheresis, with the aim of identifying current trends and best practices. Readers will find up-to-date guidance on donor evaluation, CD34+ cell mobilization strategies, options and selection of apheresis device, anticoagulation techniques in apheresis, the role of prediction algorithms in determining procedure eligibility and length, and the prevention and management of complications. Applications of apheresis devices in the processing of bone marrow grafts are discussed, and detailed attention is devoted to the indications and rationale for therapeutic apheresis procedures, with individual chapters focusing on therapeutic plasma exchange and immunoadsorption, red cell exchange, and extracorporeal photopheresis. Finally, the applications of apheresis in pediatric donors and in resource-limiting environments are considered. This book, featuring numerous helpful tables, algorithms, and figures, will be of high practical value for residents, fellows, faculty members and other healthcare personnel involved in hematopoietic cell transplantation. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
