Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 866 g
Reihe: Pediatric Oncology
A Practical Evidence-Based Approach
Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 866 g
Reihe: Pediatric Oncology
ISBN: 978-3-662-44316-3
Verlag: Springer
This book provides a thorough and up-to-date discussion of key issues in the supportive care of children with cancer. A variety of frequently encountered situations is covered, including infections, metabolic, cardiopulmonary and neurologic emergencies, tumor lysis syndrome, pain, emesis, mucositis, thrombotic disorders, nutritional problems, hyperleukocytosis and acute abdomen. Throughout the emphasis is firmly on evidenced-based guidance developed from the relevant literature. Information is presented in a manner that will enable readers quickly to locate advice when confronted by a supportive care problem in one of their patients. Helpful algorithms are provided and important “take home points” are highlighted in figures and tables. Supportive Care in Pediatric Oncology will be an invaluable source of assistance for a wide range of health professionals involved in pediatric cancer care.
Zielgruppe
Professional/practitioner
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete AINS Notfallmedizin & Unfallmedizin (inkl. Notdienste)
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pädiatrie, Neonatologie
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
Weitere Infos & Material
Febrile neutropenia,- Transfusion support.- Tumor lysis syndrome.- Cardiopulmonary emergencies.- Neurologic emergencies.- Hyperleukocytosis.- The acute abdomen.- Thrombotic disorders.- Pain.- Emesis.- Oral mouth care and mucositis.- Nutrition.- Acute radiation side effects.- Prevention of infections.- Hematopoietic growth factors.- Immunization practice.- Central venous catheters.- Knowledge gaps and opportunities for research.
