This new edition of Handbook of Pediatric Hematology andOncology: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oaklandfeatures practical guidance on how to handle common inpatient andoutpatient challenges seen in pediatric hematology and oncology.Designed as a rapid reference to the latest diagnostic andtherapeutic protocols, the text is short and didactic andsupplemented with practical algorithms and case studies throughout.Completely revised and updated, there are brand-new chapters onsubjects including bone marrow transplantation, pain management andpalliative care. Comprehensive, yet concise, the handbook presentsessential guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the mostcommon pediatric blood disorders and malignancies, in addition tochemotherapeutic drug information and transfusion protocols. Designed for medical students, residents, and fellows, thisuser-friendly portable reference is also the perfect companion onthe ward for pediatric hematology and oncology nurses.
Autorentext
Caroline A. Hastings, MD, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Oakland, CA, USA
Anurag K. Agrawal, MD, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Oakland, CA, USA
Joseph C. Torkildson, MD, MBA, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Oakland, CA, USA
Zusammenfassung
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.
Inhalt
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