Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant: Principles, Practice, and Nursing Insights - Hardcover

Ezzone, Susan; Schmit-Pokorny, Kim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076374719X ISBN 13: 9780763747190

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation, Third Edition serves as a convenient reference for oncology nurses caring for blood and marrow stem cell transplantation recipients. The Third Edition has been updated and revised to reflect the most current research related to the past, present, and future of blood and marrow stem cell transplants. This resource covers everything from preparing for transplantation surgery, to recovery-related issues and delayed outcomes. Basic background information on transplantation procedures and processes are provided, along with in-depth coverage of pulmonary, cardiac, renal and hepatic, neurologic, and hematologic effects. A chapter devoted to controversial ethical issues is also provided. Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation, Third Edition presents complete, up-to-date coverage of the transplantation process from beginning to end.

About this title

Synopsis:

Designed as a desk reference for oncology nurses caring for blood and marrow stem cell transplant patients, this collection of articles has been updated with the most current practice and research. It covers developments in bone marrow to blood stem cells, including supportive care; hematopoiesis, including sources of cells for transplantation and

About the Author:

Ohio State Medical Center, Ohio

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 076374719X
• ISBN 13: 9780763747190
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 500