Emergencies in Pediatric Oncology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction: Pediatric Oncology

   • Katrin Scheinemann

   Pages 1-4

3. Initial Management of New Diagnosis

   • Katrin Scheinemann

   Pages 5-12

4. Tumor Lysis Syndrome

   • Hanna Tseitlin

   Pages 13-23

5. Mediastinal Mass and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

   • Katrin Scheinemann

   Pages 25-30

6. Abdominal Masses

   • Katrin Scheinemann

   Pages 31-35

7. Spinal Cord Compression and Cauda Equina Syndrome

   • Katrin Scheinemann

   Pages 37-41

8. Fever and Neutropenia

   • Stephanie Cox

   Pages 43-53

9. Procedures

   • Katrin Scheinemann

   Pages 55-62

10. Blood and Blood Product Transfusions

    • Stephanie Cox

    Pages 63-70

11. Thromboembolism in Children with Cancer

    • Uma Athale, Anthony Chan

    Pages 71-81

12. Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis in Children with Cancer

    • Uma Athale, Anthony Chan

    Pages 83-90

13. Central Venous Line-related Thrombosis

    • Uma Athale, Anthony Chan

    Pages 91-103

14. Chemotherapeutic Drugs

    • Paula MacDonald

    Pages 105-120

15. Supportive Care

    • Paula MacDonald

    Pages 121-141

16. Abdominal Complications

    • Hanna Tseitlin

    Pages 143-153

17. Emergency Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Oncology

    • Laurence Masson-Côté, David C. Hodgson, Barbara-Ann Millar, Normand J. Laperriere

    Pages 155-180

18. Back Matter

    Pages 181-185

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Pediatric oncology is a considerably complex discipline requiring frequent need for reference material.  Emergencies in Pediatric Oncology meets this objective by serving as a concise, practical resource for the hurried physician. Replete with diagrams and written in a clear, succinct style, this title offers an easy-to-read guide especially useful for residents, fellows, and nurses. Providing an overview of the epidemiology of childhood cancer and the history of its treatment, this title also addresses a range of key problems in the pediatric oncologic setting, covering the most common emergencies and providing short, practical guidelines on how to handle them. Written by authorities from an array of disciplines, this helpful resource provides answers and concrete guidance and is a valuable contribution to the literature in pediatric oncology.

• Cancer
• Children
• Emergency
• Fever
• Leukemia

From the reviews:

“This overview of pediatric oncologic emergencies offers a short, concise review of adverse events including recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. … The authors target this book at those in all disciplines in pediatrics, especially pediatric residents, oncology fellows, and nurses, and it is appropriate for this audience. … This book presents material in clear, easy-to-reference bullets and tables and offers appropriate supporting figures … . This is a user-friendly, practical reference offering concrete action plans for both beginning resident physicians and seasoned pediatric nurses.” (Lisa Jung, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2012)

• Department of Pediatrics, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Division of Hematology/ Oncology, Hamilton, Canada

  Katrin Scheinemann

• The Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Toronto, Canada

  Allison E. Boyce

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