Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

This 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.

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.

Preface, xxx1. Approach to the Anemic Child2. Hemolytic Anemia3. Sickle Cell Disease4. Thalassemia5. Transfusion Medicine6. Chelation Therapy7. Approach to the Bleeding Child8. Von Willebrand Disease9. Hemophilia10. Thrombophilia11. The Neutropenic Child12. Thrombocytopenia13. Evaluation of the Child With a Suspected Malignancy14. Oncologic Emergencies15. Acute Leukemias16. Central Nervous System Tumors17. Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma18. Wilms Tumor19. Neuroblastoma20. Sarcomas of the Soft Tissue and Bone21. Germ Cell Tumors22. Rare Tumors of Childhood23. Histiocytic Disorders24. Bone Marrow Transplantation25. Supportive Care of the Child With Cancer26. Central Venous Catheters27. Management of Fever in the Child With Cancer28. Acute Pain Management in the Inpatient Setting29. Palliative Care30. Chemotherapy Basics31. Guide to Procedures32. Treatment of Chemotherapy ExtravasationsFormularyIndex