Practical Management of Haemoglobinopathies (eBook)

Iheanyi Okpala (Herausgeber)

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2008 | 1. Auflage
256 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-4051-4020-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Presents a comprehensive picture of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychosocial aspects. The contributors cover basic science and epidemiological aspects of the public health challenge, but maintain a focus on the day to day issues encountered in dealing with affected people. Containing clear, practical advice, this text is an essential, practical resource to bridge the gap between expensive reference texts and smaller manuals. Practical Management of Haemoglobinopathies is an ideal for; Trainees and residents in haematology Hematologists in practice Healthcare professionals treating those with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia Why Buy This Book? Deals with practical problems encountered in the comprehensive care of affected individuals Each chapter written by an expert in the field Comprehensive coverage of basic science, laboratory diagnosis, psychosocial support and community care

Autor

Iheanyi Okpala, Professor of Haematology/Oncology and Director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Nigeria. He is an attending physician at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital with research interests in haemato-oncology and sickle cell disease (SCD).

Inhalt

Contributors.

Preface Iheanyi E Okpala.

Foreword Patricia Moberly.

1. The Concept of Comprehensive Care of Sickle Cell Disease.

2. Haemoglobinopathy Diagnostic Tests: Blood Counts, Sickle
Solubility Test, Haemoglobin Electrophoresis, &
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.

3. Epidemiology, Genetics and Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell
Disease.

4. The Genetics & Multiple Phenotypes of
Beta-Thalassaemia.

5. The Diagnosis & Significance of Alpha-Thalassaemia.

6. The Morbid Anatomy of Sickle Cell Disease & Sickle Cell
Trait.

7. Sickle Cell Crisis.

8. Treatment Modalities for Pain in Sickle Cell Disease.

9. Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Childhood.

10. Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease.

11. Blood Transfusion Therapy for Haemoglobinopathies.

12. Management of Pregnancy in Sickle Cell Disease.

13. The Liver in Sickle Cell Diseases.

14. Pulmonary Hypertension: a Complication of Haemolytic
States.

15. Stroke in Sickle Cell Disease.

16. Iron Chelation Therapy in Beta Thalassaemia Major.

17. Renal Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease.

18. Assessment of Severity & Hydroxyurea Therapy in Sickle
Cell Disease.

19. Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Thalassaemia
& Sickle Cell Disease.

20. Practical Guidelines, Antibiotic Therapy, Exchange Blood
Transfusion and Peri-operative Management in Sickle Cell
Disease.

21. Opiate Dependence in Sickle Cell Disease.

22. The Roles & Functions of a Community Sickle Cell &
Thalassaemia Centre.

23. Community Nursing Care of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
& Thalassaemia.

24. Counselling People Affected by Sickle Cell Disease &
Thalassaemia.

25. Sickle Cell Disease & Thalassaemia: The Challenge for
Health Professionals and Resources Available.

Index.

Colour plates are found between pp. 54-55

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.5.2008
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Hämatologie
• Schlagworte: Hämatologie • Hämatologie • Hematology • Medical Science • Medizin
• ISBN-10: 1-4051-4020-8 / 1405140208
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-4020-1 / 9781405140201