Critical Care of the Pediatric Immunocompromised Hematology/Oncology Patient

One of the first multi-disciplinary resources on the critical care of immunocompromised children
Addresses important knowledge gaps in the current literature
Written by experts from different disciplines

Autorentext
Christine N. Duncan, MDDana-Farber Cancer InstitutePediatric Stem Cell Transplant CenterBoston, MAUSA
Julie-An M. Talano, MDMedical College of WisconsinChildren's Hospital of Wisconsin-MilwakeeMilwaukee, WI USA
Jennifer McArthur, DOSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalDepartment of Pediatric MedicineMemphis, TNUSA

Inhalt
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.