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