Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and OncologyCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781119210740 Year: 2021 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) Pages: 512 Description: The revised guide to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of blood disorders and cancer in children Children with blood disorders and cancer are a unique population that require specialized diagnostic considerations and management. The Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology has been designed to provide clinicians of all levels with

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119210740
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 512


Description:


The revised guide to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of blood disorders and cancer in children


Children with blood disorders and cancer are a unique population that require specialized diagnostic considerations and management. The Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology has been designed to provide clinicians of all levels with practical guidance through an up-to-date algorithmic approach to these conditions. Assembled by a team of experts from the world-class Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, this updated third edition:


Presents up-to-date management and treatment guidelines for the most common pediatric blood disorders and malignancies

Provides an updated algorithmic approach for the diagnosis and management of the most common conditions and suggested readings

Utilizes rapid-referral tables containing visual representations of symptoms, lab findings, differentials, and treatment guidance

Incorporates case studies covering different hematologic and oncologic conditions, such as hemolytic anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, neuroblastoma, and sarcomas of the soft tissue and bone

Includes a useful formulary that lists chemotherapy agents, dosing, mechanism of action, pregnancy category, indications, and side effects

Covers transfusion medicine, stem cell transplantation, management of central venous catheters, acute pain management, oncologic emergencies, and chemotherapy basics



With its direct guidance and portable design, the Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Children's Hospital & Research Cen