This new edition of Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland features practical guidance on how to handle common inpatient and outpatient challenges seen in pediatric hematology and 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 chemotherapeutic drug information and transfusion protocols. Designed for medical students, residents, and fellows, this user-friendly portable reference is also the perfect companion on the ward for pediatric hematology and oncology nurses.
| ISBN | 0470670886 | | Pages | 390 | | ISBN13 | 9780470670880
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 634 | | Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd | | Published in | Chicester | | Imprint | Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) | | Height (mm) | 228 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 153 | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2012 | | Spine width (mm) | 18 | | DEWEY | 618.9215 | | Academic level | Professional / Scholarly | | DEWEY edition | DC23 | |
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Preface, xxx 1. Approach to the Anemic Child 2. Hemolytic Anemia 3. Sickle Cell Disease 4. Thalassemia 5. Transfusion Medicine 6. Chelation Therapy 7. Approach to the Bleeding Child 8. Von Willebrand Disease 9. Hemophilia 10. Thrombophilia 11. The Neutropenic Child 12. Thrombocytopenia 13. Evaluation of the Child With a Suspected Malignancy 14. Oncologic Emergencies 15. Acute Leukemias 16. Central Nervous System Tumors 17. Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 18. Wilms Tumor 19. Neuroblastoma 20. Sarcomas of the Soft Tissue and Bone 21. Germ Cell Tumors 22. Rare Tumors of Childhood 23. Histiocytic Disorders 24. Bone Marrow Transplantation 25. Supportive Care of the Child With Cancer 26. Central Venous Catheters 27. Management of Fever in the Child With Cancer 28. Acute Pain Management in the Inpatient Setting 29. Palliative Care 30. Chemotherapy Basics 31. Guide to Procedures 32. Treatment of Chemotherapy Extravasations Formulary Index
"This is one of the most useful books in this area and I have routinely recommended it for all fellows and residents in our university and hospital." ( Doody's , 24 August 2012)
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