NEW 2nd EDITION!
The Quick Guide to Coagulation Testing, Second Edition, is a
quick-access, readily available pocket reference for health practitioners who
order, collect, perform, or interpret hemostasis laboratory test results or
administer hemostasis-related therapy.
The Guide outlines the most
common hemorrhagic and thrombotic conditions together with their respective
assays to emphasize correct laboratory evaluation. Treatment discussions include
the prophylactic and therapeutic application of non-biological, synthetic, and
human blood-derived components to control bleeding, and the use of
antithrombotics designed to prevent or resolve arterial and venous occlusions.
The emphasis is on proper dosing and valid laboratory monitoring of hemostatic
therapy.
New to the second edition is a series of introductory-reference
tables summarizing hemostasis assays for various conditions with their reference
intervals, and when applicable, therapeutic ranges. The discussion of platelet
and coagulation physiology is expanded, platelet function testing is detailed,
and new antithrombotic therapies are described with therapeutic monitoring
recommendations. All portions of the second edition have been enhanced to
reflect current international practice standards.