Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Advanced Clinical Handbook / edited by Deborah Tomlinson, Nancy E. Kline.

Springer eBooks

I -- Leukemia -- Solid Tumors -- Common Central Nervous System Tumors -- II -- Anemias -- Neutropenia -- Thrombocytopenia -- Bleeding Disorders -- III -- Chemotherapy -- Radiation Therapy -- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation -- Surgical Approaches to Childhood Cancer -- Gene Therapy -- Complementary and Alternative Therapy -- IV -- Metabolic System -- Gastrointestinal Tract -- Bone Marrow -- Respiratory System -- Renal System -- Cardiovascular System -- Central Nervous System -- Musculoskeletal System -- Skin Cutaneous Toxicities -- Endocrine System -- Ototoxicity -- Eyes — Ocular complications -- V -- Nutrition and Hydration in Children with Cancer -- Pain in Children with Cancer -- Blood Transfusion Therapy -- Growth Factors -- Care of the Dying Child and the Family.

This comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in pediatric hematology/oncology, authored by nurse experts from the United Kingdom and North America, contains in-depth information regarding pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, advanced assessment, and interventions. The book is divided into 5 sections: pediatric cancers, hematologic disorders, treatment of childhood cancer, side effects of treatment and disease, and supportive and palliative care. It is organized in a user-friendly format with quick reference guides for the nurse. With the ongoing, challenging developments faced during the clinical nursing care of children with cancer, this handbook will provide an indispensable tool for those working in this speciality.

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