Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook

Description

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. 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