Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation : a manual for nursing practice
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation : a manual for nursing practice
Oncology Nursing Society, c2013
2nd ed
- pbk
Available at 1 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents of Works
- Overview of hematopoiesis and immunology : implications for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Basic concepts of transplantation
- Stem cell collection
- Transplant treatment course & acute complications
- Considerations in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation development & sites of care
- Acute and chronic graft versus host disease
- Hematologic effects
- Gastrointestinal complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Hepatorenal complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplant
- Cardiopulmonary complications
- Neurologic complications
- Relapse and secondary malignancies following hematopoietic cell transplantation
- Long-term care of hematopoietic cell transplant survivors
- Ethical considerations in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation nursing
- Quality-of-life issues in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Current research and future directions in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2004, the specialty of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has continued to progress as a treatment option for many diseases. Indications for the use of autologous, syngeneic, and allogeneic transplantation continue to expand. The newly updated second edition of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Manual for Nursing Practice presents the most up-to-date information regarding the use of HSCT. Chapter topics include an overview of hematopoiesis and immunology, basic concepts of transplantation, stem cell collection, course of transplant treatment and acute complications, acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease, various complications from gastrointestinal to neurologic, relapse, long-term care and survivorship, ethics, and much more.
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