Transfusion Management of the Obstetrical Patient A Clinical Casebook

“The book is particularly well suited for a senior resident, fellow, or an attending starting out who is caring for patients in labor. Other obstetrical and/or anesthesia providers including medical students and junior residents will also benefit from the book … . casebook by Nester summarizes current evidence and can be used as a ‘starter kit’ for those who wish to integrate and enhance their specific transfusion-related knowledge into the management of obstetrical care using a multifaceted approach.” (Yao Zhang, Danran Zhou and Jie Zhou, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 129 (3), September 2019)

“This pocket-sized, softcover casebook is a jewel. Short, concise, clear, and current with contemporary practice … . For attention deficit-afflicted readers, the clinical pearls/pitfalls sections are pithy, rich in wisdom and experience, and well suited to memorization and quick implementation in daily practice. I would highly recommend itto providers in obstetrics training or practice and to those early in their laboratory medicine or clinical laboratory science training to gain a ‘holistic’ understanding of transfusion for obstetrical patients.” (Valerie L. Ng, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2018)

Theresa Nester, MDMedical Director of Integrated Transfusion Service LaboratoriesProgram Director, Transfusion Medicine FellowshipBloodworks NorthwestUniversity of Washington Medical CenterDepartment of Laboratory MedicineSeattle, WA USA