This new edition of Handbook of Pediatric Hematology andOncology: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oaklandfeatures practical guidance on how to handle common inpatient andoutpatient challenges seen in pediatric hematology and oncology.Designed as a rapid reference to the latest diagnostic andtherapeutic protocols, the text is short and didactic andsupplemented with practical algorithms and case studies throughout.Completely revised and updated, there are brand-new chapters onsubjects including bone marrow transplantation, pain management andpalliative care. Comprehensive, yet concise, the handbook presentsessential guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the mostcommon pediatric blood disorders and malignancies, in addition tochemotherapeutic drug information and transfusion protocols. Designed for medical students, residents, and fellows, thisuser-friendly portable reference is also the perfect companion onthe ward for pediatric hematology and oncology nurses.
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Preface, xxx 1. Approach to the Anemic Child 2. Hemolytic Anemia 3. Sickle Cell Disease 4. Thalassemia 5. Transfusion Medicine 6. Chelation Therapy 7. Approach to the Bleeding Child 8. Von Willebrand Disease 9. Hemophilia 10. Thrombophilia 11. The Neutropenic Child 12. Thrombocytopenia 13. Evaluation of the Child With a Suspected Malignancy 14. Oncologic Emergencies 15. Acute Leukemias 16. Central Nervous System Tumors 17. Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 18. Wilms Tumor 19. Neuroblastoma 20. Sarcomas of the Soft Tissue and Bone 21. Germ Cell Tumors 22. Rare Tumors of Childhood 23. Histiocytic Disorders 24. Bone Marrow Transplantation 25. Supportive Care of the Child With Cancer 26. Central Venous Catheters 27. Management of Fever in the Child With Cancer 28. Acute Pain Management in the Inpatient Setting 29. Palliative Care 30. Chemotherapy Basics 31. Guide to Procedures 32. Treatment of Chemotherapy Extravasations Formulary Index
