Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland

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John Wiley & Sons, Apr 30, 2012 - Medical - 388 pages
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.

 

Contents

Approach to the Anemic Child
1
Hemolytic Anemia
10
Sickle Cell Disease
18
Thalassemia
36
Transfusion Medicine
44
Chelation Therapy
57
Approach to the Bleeding Child
62
Von Willebrand Disease
71
Neuroblastoma
178
Sarcomas of the Soft Tissues and Bone
183
Germ Cell Tumors
193
Rare Tumors of Childhood
200
Histiocytic Disorders
207
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
212
Supportive Care of the Child with Cancer
226
Central Venous Catheters
235

Hemophilia
79
The Child with Thrombosis
85
The Neutropenic Child
92
Thrombocytopenia
103
Evaluation of the Child with a Suspected Malignancy
122
Oncologic Emergencies
133
Acute Leukemias
144
Central Nervous System Tumors
157
Hodgkin and NonHodgkin Lymphoma
166
Wilms Tumor
174
Management of Fever in the Child with Cancer
244
Acute Pain Management in the Inpatient Setting
256
Palliative Care
264
Chemotherapy Basics
281
Guide to Procedures
291
Treatment of Chemotherapy Extravasations
300
Formulary
305
Index
365
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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

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