Handbook of pediatric hematology and oncology: children’s hospital and research Center Oakland

This new edition of Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Children'sHospital & Research Center Oakland features practical guidance on how to handle common inpatient and outpatient challenges seen in pediatric hematologyand oncology. Designed as a rapid reference to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic protocols, the text is short and didactic and supplemented with practical algorithms and case studies throughout. Completely revised and updated, there are brand-new chapters on subjects including bone marrow transplantation, pain management and palliative care. Comprehensive, yet concise, the handbook presents essential guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the most common pediatric blood disorders and malignancies, in addition to chemotherapeuticdrug information and transfusion protocols.Designed for medical students, residents, and fellows, this user-friendly portable reference is also the perfectcompanion on the ward for pediatric hematology and oncology nurses. INDICE: Preface, xxx1. Approach to the Anemic Child2. Hemolytic Anemia3. Sickle Cell Disease4. Thalassemia5. Transfusion Medicine6. Chelation Therapy7. Approach to the Bleeding Child8. Von Willebrand Disease9. Hemophilia10. Thrombophilia11. The Neutropenic Child12. Thrombocytopenia13. Evaluation of the Child With a Suspected Malignancy14. Oncologic Emergencies15. Acute Leukemias16. Central Nervous System Tumors17. Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma18. Wilms Tumor19. Neuroblastoma20. Sarcomas of the Soft Tissue and Bone21. Germ Cell Tumors22. Rare Tumors of Childhood23. Histiocytic Disorders24. Bone Marrow Transplantation25. Supportive Care of the Child With Cancer26. Central Venous Catheters27. Management of Fever in the Child With Cancer28. Acute Pain Management in the Inpatient Setting29. Palliative Care30. Chemotherapy Basics31. Guide to Procedures32. Treatment of Chemotherapy ExtravasationsFormularyIndex

• ISBN: 978-0-470-67088-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 392
• Fecha Publicación: 18/05/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés