Critical Care of the Pediatric Immunocompromised Hematology/Oncology Patient An Evidence-Based Guide /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Duncan, Christine N. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Talano, Julie-An M. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), McArthur, Jennifer A. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Hematology.; Critical care medicine.; Pediatrics.; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine.

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of critical care of the pediatric immunocompromised hematology-oncology patient. The text focuses on unique aspects of the pediatric immunocompromised patient that predisposes the child to significant illness, and presents critical care management strate...

Table of Contents:

• The Changing Landscape of the Critical Care of Pediatric Immunocompromised Hematology and Oncology Patients
• Diagnosis and Treatment Related Complications of Acute Leukemia
• Neuro-Oncologic Emergencies
• Solid Tumors Outside of the Central Nervous System
• Primary Immune Deficiencies
• Care of the Critically Ill Pediatric Sickle Cell Patient
• Bone Marrow Failure
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy
• Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in the Critical Care Unit
• Early Recognition of Critical Illness
• Acute Respiratory Failure and Management
• Cardiac Dysfunction in Hematology Oncology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Patients
• Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy in Immunocompromised Children
• Critical Care Management: Sepsis, Disseminated and Local Infections
• ECMO Use in the Pediatric Immunocompromised Hematology/Oncology Patient
• Pharmacy Implications
• Psychosocial and Palliative Care
• Delirium
• Nursing Considerations.