Publisher's Synopsis
Intended for physicians involved with the transfusion of orthopaedic patients, and blood bank, tissue bank, and other health-care professionals who provide blood and tissue support for these patients. It presents updated information on the current status of autologous blood and a review of alternative blood-conservation strategies in the perioperative period. Tissue bank support of orthopaedic surgery and transfusion-related immunomodulation are also covered.