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The Hospital for Sick Children Handbook of Supportive Care in Pediatric Oncology

Author(s): Oussama Abla, MD, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763759858
  • Paperback    400 pages      © 2010
Price: International Sales $61.95 US List
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Overview

The Handbook for Supportive Care in Pediatric Oncology provides a practical approach to the clinical management of problems unique to childhood cancer and its therapy. It is expertly written by thirty-two pediatricians and allied health care professionals, and features 19 concise chapters organized alphabetically by organ system. Topics unique to this handbook include state-of-art information on the management of chemotherapy induced nausea, practical approaches to abdominal pain, and common psychiatric issues in pediatric oncology. An essential resource for all pediatric residents, fellows, practicing phyisicians, and nurse practitioners, this handbook is a comprehensive yet concise reference to the specific acute complications of pediatric cancer, hematologic emergencies, symptom management, and cancer therapy.

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  • Evidence-based practice and standards of care in pediatric oncology
  • State-of-the art chapters on the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting
  • An overview on chemotherapy mechanisms, side effects and interactions, as well as drug-dosage guidelines in Paediatric Oncology is included in the final chapter
  • Algorithms for the management of Endocrine, Gastrointestinal/hepatic, Renal, Pulmonary, Neurologic and Infectious Disease complications in children with cancer are featured in this supportive care manual

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Chapter  1  Acute Allergic Reactions
Chapter  2  All-Trans-Retinoic Acid (ATRA) Toxicity
Chapter  3  Cardiac Complications
Chapter  4  Endocrine Complications
Chapter  5  Gastrointestinal Complications
Chapter  6  Haematologic Complications
Chapter  7  Hyperleukocytosis/Hyperviscosity Syndrome
Chapter  8  Infectious Complications in Paediatric Cancer Patients
Chapter  9  Menses Suppression
Chapter  10  Mucositis
Chapter  11  Neurological Complications
Chapter  12  Nutritional Support
Chapter  13  Pain Control in Pediatric Oncology
Chapter  14  Psychiatric Issues
Chapter  15  Pulmonary Complications
Chapter  16  Renal Complications
Chapter  17  Thromobtic Emergencies
Chapter  18  The Basics of Chemotherapy
Chapter  19  Guidelines for Drug Usage in Paediatric Oncology
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Oussama Abla, MD-Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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