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Pediatric Oncology Nursing

Advanced Clinical Handbook

Deborah Tomlinson, Nancy E. Kline (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

XXI, 584 Seiten

2009 | 2nd ed. 2010
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-87983-1 (ISBN)

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Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Hand- signs, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, tre- book is a joint effort between nurses in Canada, the ment, prognosis, and follow up care are included for United Kingdom, and the United States. This is the each of the disorders. second edition, and has been another wonderful Part III covers cancer treatment, including c- opportunity to bring together the expertise of hema- motherapy, radiation therapy, hematopoetic stem cell tology and oncology nurses from two continents. The transplantation, surgery, gene therapy, biotherapy, c- book is designed to be a comprehensive clinical hand- plimentary and alternative medicine, and clinical trials. book for nurses in advanced practice working with The principles and description of treatment, method pediatric hematology/oncology patients. Speci? c of treatment delivery, potential side effects, and special issues related to young children and adolescents with considerations for each type of treatment are discussed. cancer and hematologic disorders are discussed. Part IV focuses on the side effects of cancer Thirty-one contributors and two editors partici- treatment in relation to metabolic processes and pated in the writing of this text. Individuals in advanced gastrointestinal, hematologic, respiratory, renal, c- practice and academic roles - nurse practitioners, clin- diovascular, neurologic, musculoskeletal, integum- ical nurse specialists, nutritionists, clinical instructors, tary, endocrine, and auditory systems. The incidence, lecturers, academicians, and educators - were involved. etiology, treatment, prevention, and prognosis are One of the most appealing features of this text is the included for each side effect reviewed.

Leukemia.- Leukemia.- Lymphoma.- Solid Tumor.- Central Nervous System Tumors.- Anemias.- Anemias.- Neutropenia.- Thrombocytopenia.- Bleeding Disorders.- Chemotherapy.- Chemotherapy.- Radiotherapy.- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Surgical Approaches to Childhood Cancer.- Cell and Gene Therapy.- Biological and Targeted Therapies.- Complementary and Alternative Medicine.- Clinical Trials.- Metabolic System.- Metabolic System.- Gastrointestinal Tract.- Bone Marrow Function.- Respiratory System.- Renal System.- Cardiovascular System.- Central Nervous System.- Musculoskeletal System.- Skin: Cutaneous Toxicities.- Endocrine System.- Ototoxicity.- Ocular Complications.- Nutrition and Hydration in Children with Cancer.- Nutrition and Hydration in Children with Cancer.- Pain in Children with Cancer.- Blood Transfusion Therapy.- Cytokines.- Care of the Dying Child and the Family.

From the reviews of the second edition: "This book describes and discusses childhood cancers in detail appropriate for advanced level practitioners. ... this book also is an excellent reference for general nursing practitioners wishing to expand the breadth of their knowledge in pediatric hematology and oncology. ... Each chapter uses a consistent format, making the book easy to reference. ... The art used throughout is colorful and relevant. This is an excellent book that will be useful for advanced practice nurses as well as general practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge base." (Theresa M. Bacon, Doody's Review Service, February, 2010) "Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook is the resource every advanced practice hematology/oncology nurse, whether nurse practitioner or clinical specialist, should own. It delivers a thorough, well-organized, succinct discussion of childhood cancers and hematologic disorders. ... The detailed table of contents facilitates quick andeasy location of whatever condition or aspect of that condition is desired. ... The economy of words increases the book's worth to the busy practitioner." (Sandra R. Mott, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 303 (15), 2010)

From the reviews of the second edition:

“This book describes and discusses childhood cancers in detail appropriate for advanced level practitioners. … this book also is an excellent reference for general nursing practitioners wishing to expand the breadth of their knowledge in pediatric hematology and oncology. … Each chapter uses a consistent format, making the book easy to reference. … The art used throughout is colorful and relevant. This is an excellent book that will be useful for advanced practice nurses as well as general practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge base.” (Theresa M. Bacon, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2010)

“Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook is the resource every advanced practice hematology/oncology nurse, whether nurse practitioner or clinical specialist, should own. It delivers a thorough, well-organized, succinct discussion of childhood cancers and hematologic disorders. … The detailed table of contents facilitates quick andeasy location of whatever condition or aspect of that condition is desired. … The economy of words increases the book’s worth to the busy practitioner.” (Sandra R. Mott, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 303 (15), 2010)

Erscheint lt. Verlag	2.12.2009
Reihe/Serie	Pediatric Oncology
Zusatzinfo	XXI, 584 p.
Verlagsort	Berlin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	203 x 254 mm
Gewicht	1298 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
Schlagworte	advanced practice nursing • Hardcover, Softcover / Medizin/Klinische Fächer • Kinderheilkunde; Onkologie • pediatric hematology • pediatric nursing • pediatric oncology • Physiology • Surgery
ISBN-10	3-540-87983-8 / 3540879838
ISBN-13	978-3-540-87983-1 / 9783540879831
Zustand	Neuware