Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook
This is the second edition of a comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in pediatric hematology/oncology that presents in-depth information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, advanced assessment, and interventions. All chapters have been updated since the first edition, and additional chapters have been included where necessary.
The book is divided into five sections: pediatric cancers, hematologic disorders, treatment of childhood cancer, side-effects of treatment and disease, and supportive and palliative care. It is organized in a consistent and accessible format with quick reference guides that will prove invaluable in everyday practice. Future perspectives and opportunities for new treatment options and research are also presented. All of the authors are pediatric experts from the United Kingdom and North America, and their contributions reflect their diverse backgrounds and experiences. This handbook will provide an indispensable tool for those responsible for the clinical nursing care of children with cancer, and assist in meeting the many challenging developments in this specialty.
Table of contents :
Front Matter....Pages i-xxi
Leukemia....Pages 1-32
Lymphoma....Pages 33-57
Solid Tumor....Pages 59-127
Central Nervous System Tumors....Pages 129-140
Anemias....Pages 141-172
Neutropenia....Pages 173-178
Thrombocytopenia....Pages 179-185
Bleeding Disorders....Pages 187-201
Chemotherapy....Pages 203-232
Radiotherapy....Pages 233-241
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation....Pages 243-267
Surgical Approaches to Childhood Cancer....Pages 269-275
Cell and Gene Therapy....Pages 277-282
Biological and Targeted Therapies....Pages 283-294
Complementary and Alternative Medicine....Pages 295-305
Clinical Trials....Pages 307-335
Metabolic System....Pages 337-351
Gastrointestinal Tract....Pages 353-377
Bone Marrow Function....Pages 379-400
Respiratory System....Pages 401-409
Renal System....Pages 411-439
Cardiovascular System....Pages 441-451
Central Nervous System....Pages 453-462
Musculoskeletal System....Pages 463-476
Skin: Cutaneous Toxicities....Pages 477-488
Endocrine System....Pages 489-499
Ototoxicity....Pages 501-509
Ocular Complications....Pages 511-514
Nutrition and Hydration in Children with Cancer....Pages 515-528
Pain in Children with Cancer....Pages 529-544
Blood Transfusion Therapy....Pages 545-558
Cytokines....Pages 559-564
Care of the Dying Child and the Family....Pages 565-578
Back Matter....Pages 579-584
