Publisher's Synopsis
This text has been developed for transfusion service physicians, nurses, and technologists, and is designed to explain key advances in haemostasis and thrombosis to assist them in achieving a better understanding of coagulation. In addition to general overviews on the subject, the book contains information covering technical advances in diagnostic testing, disseminated intravascular coagulation, thrombosis inhibitors, and the role of platelets in haemostasis.