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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.
Key features:
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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
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An overview on chemotherapy mechanisms, side effects and interactions, as well as drug-dosage guidelines in Paediatric Oncology is included in the final chapter
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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