Supportive Care of Children With Cancer: Current Therapy and Guidelines from the Children's Cancer Group - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0801846307 ISBN 13 : 9780801846304

Editeur : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993

Synopsis

"Supportive Care of Children with Cancer" is a ready-reference handbook designed for use at the hospital bedside, in the oncology outpatient clinic, or in the physician's office. With information presented in outline form, it offers quick and comprehensive summaries of current and reliable methods in every area of supportive care. These include: prevention of infection; management of fever; blood component therapy; modifications for toxicity; chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; management of pain; management of oncologic emergencies; prevention and treatment of the complications of radiotherapy; mouth care; immunizations in patients with malignant disease; treatment of complications of venous access devices; management of drug extravasation; management of the postmenarchal patient; and psychosocial support. Approaches to supportive care were recommended by leading experts in each field, then critically reviewed by members of the Children's Cancer Group, the world's largest co-operative study group for children's cancer. For students, house officers, fellows, paediatric oncologists, surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, and psychologists, this book provides convenient access to essential information about the cancer. The book is intended for students, house officers, fellows, paediatric oncologists, surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, and psychologists, this book aims to provide essential information about the care of paediatric oncology patients.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0801846307
• ISBN 13: 9780801846304
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Éditeur: Ablin Arthur R.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible