Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 4e
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1437706924 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 880 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Well-known authors Bernadette Rodak, George Fritsma, and Elaine Keohane cover everything from working in a hematology lab to the parts and functions of the cell to laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells.Full-color illustrations make it easier to visualize complex concepts and show what you’ll encounter in the lab.Learning objectives begin each chapter, and review questions appear at the end.Instructions for lab procedures include sources of possible errors along with comments.Case studies provide opportunities to apply hematology concepts to real-life scenarios.Hematology instruments are described, compared, and contrasted.Coverage ofhemostasis and thrombosis includes the development and function of platelets, the newest theories of normal coagulation, and clear discussions of platelet abnormalities and disorders of coagulation.A bulleted summary of important content appears at the end of every chapter.A glossary of key terms makes it easy to find and learn definitions.Hematology/hemostasis reference ranges are listed on the inside front and back covers for quick reference.Respected editors Bernadette Rodak, George Fritsma, and Elaine Keohane are well known in the hematology/clinical laboratory science world.Student resources on the companion Evolve website
Five Stars Andrea A. Wong Use it in school every day!. Poorly written Eric So far I'm in 6 chapters (reading ahead for the semester coming up) there are still grammatical errors. there are many references to future chapters, which is ridiculous. Some of the explanations of procedures is confusing and not well written. You think by the 4th edition, the reader wouldn't be as confused as I am right now.. Informational I purchased this text for my hematology course in college. This book can be very difficult to read if you are not familiar with different medical abbreviations. I find myself having to reread the chapters a few times to understand the material. This text would be great if it were used with another text for further clarification. A great thing about this text are the reference ranges in the