has been enormously satisfying to prepare the third edition of Anesthetic and Obstetric Management of High-Risk Pregnancy because it fulfills the need for close communication between two specialties, anesthesiology and obstetrics. This relationship is necessary not only to take care of the sick parturient, but also to deliver a healthy baby. New developments in obstetrics and in obstetric a…
Health laboratories, in this handbook, is a term that is meant to be inclusive of clinical laboratories, diagnostic laboratories, medical laboratories, public health laboratories, animal and environmental health laboratories or any other laboratories performing testing for the purpose of disease diagnosis, screening, prevention, medical treatment decisions, surveillance or public health. Becaus…
A well-organised Blood Transfusion Service (BTS), with quality systems in all areas, is a pre-requisite for the safe and effective use of blood and blood products. This is a vital component of any health care delivery system. An integrated strategy for Blood Safety is required for elimination of transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) and for provision of safe and adequate blood supply to …