<p>From the reviews:</p>“This overview of pediatric oncologic emergencies offers a short, concise review of adverse events including recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. … The authors target this book at those in all disciplines in pediatrics, especially pediatric residents, oncology fellows, and nurses, and it is appropriate for this audience. … This book presents material in clear, easy-to-reference bullets and tables and offers appropriate supporting figures … . This is a user-friendly, practical reference offering concrete action plans for both beginning resident physicians and seasoned pediatric nurses.” (Lisa Jung, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2012)

Pediatric oncology is a considerably complex discipline requiring frequent need for reference material.  Emergencies in Pediatric Oncology meets this objective by serving as a concise, practical resource for the hurried physician. Replete with diagrams and written in a clear, succinct style, this title offers an easy-to-read guide especially useful for residents, fellows, and nurses. Providing an overview of the epidemiology of childhood cancer and the history of its treatment, this title also addresses a range of key problems in the pediatric oncologic setting, covering the most common emergencies and providing short, practical guidelines on how to handle them. Written by authorities from an array of disciplines, this helpful resource provides answers and concrete guidance and is a valuable contribution to the literature in pediatric oncology.
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Pediatric oncology is a considerably complex discipline requiring frequent need for reference material.
-Introduction Pediatric Oncology.- Initial Management of New Diagnosis.- Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS).- Mediastinal Mass and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.- Abdominal Masses.- Spinal Cord Compression (SCS) and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES).- Fever and Neutropenia.- Procedures.- Blood and Blood Product Transfusions.- Thromboembolism in Children with Cancer.- Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis in Children with Cancer.- Central Venous Thrombosis.- Chemotherapeutic Drugs.- Supportive Care.- Abdominal Complications.- Emergency Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Oncology.
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Pediatric oncology is a considerably complex discipline requiring frequent need for reference material.  Emergencies in Pediatric Oncology meets this objective by serving as a concise, practical resource for the hurried physician. Replete with diagrams and written in a clear, succinct style, this title offers an easy-to-read guide especially useful for residents, fellows, and nurses. Providing an overview of the epidemiology of childhood cancer and the history of its treatment, this title also addresses a range of key problems in the pediatric oncologic setting, covering the most common emergencies and providing short, practical guidelines on how to handle them. Written by authorities from an array of disciplines, this helpful resource provides answers and concrete guidance and is a valuable contribution to the literature in pediatric oncology.
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Addresses the five most important pediatric oncology emergencies and their management Covers basic knowledge and practical guidelines Written for pediatric residents, pediatric hematology/ oncology fellows, oncology nurses and student nurses in oncology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781461411734
Publisert
2011-12-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Professional/practitioner, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet