| Description |
xxi, 584 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Pediatric oncology, 1613-5318 |
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Pediatric oncology
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| Contents |
Leukemia -- Lymphoma -- Solid tumor -- Central nervous system tumors -- Anemias -- Neutropenia -- Thrombocytopenia -- Bleeding disorders -- 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 -- 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 -- Pain in children with cancer -- Blood transfusion therapy -- Cytokines -- Care of the dying child and the family |
| Summary |
A comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in pediatric hematology / oncology, authored by nurse experts from the United Kingdom and North America. This text includes in-depth information regarding pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, advanced assessment, and interventions |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibligraphical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online (Table of contents) |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Tumors in children -- Nursing.
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Pediatric nursing.
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Neoplasms -- nursing.
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Child.
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Nursing Care -- methods.
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Pediatric Nursing -- methods.
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| Author |
Tomlinson, Deborah.
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Kline, Nancy E.
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| LC no. |
2009934491 |
| ISBN |
9783540879831 hardback |
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3540879838 hardback |
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