Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

Author: Colin G. Kaide

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-07-28

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 0323613853

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This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics focuses on Hematology and Oncology Emergencies, with topics including: Cardiovascular toxicities of cancer therapies; The latest cancer agents and their complications; Infections in the cancer patient; Pediatric oncologic emergencies; Rapid fire oncologic emergencies; Rapid fire hypercalcemia; Rapid fire sickle cell disease; Rapid fire SVC Syndrome; The Cancer ED; EM Oncology Fellowship; Anticoagulation Reversal; and Rapid Fire Blast Crisis/Hyperviscosity.


Hematology/Oncology Emergencies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Hematology/Oncology Emergencies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America

Author: John C. Perkins

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-11-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 0323611486

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This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Drs. John Perkins and and Jonathan Davis, focuses on emergencies related to Hematology/Oncology and covers topics such as: Oncologic Mechanical Emergencies, Neutropenic Fever, Oncologic Metabolic Emergencies, Acute Leukemias, Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies, Chemotherapeutic Medications and their Emergent Complications, Anemia, Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TTP, HUS, HELLP), Congenital Bleeding Disorders, Acquired Bleeding Disorders and Antithrombotic agents, Sickle Cell Disease, and more!


Pediatric Emergency Medicine, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author: Mimi Lu

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0323835813

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This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Mimi Lu, Ilene Claudius and Chris Amato, focuses on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This is one of four issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Amal Mattu. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: High-risk medicolegal issues in PEM: meningitis, appendicitis, fractures, Respiratory Emergencies: intubation, non-invasive, trach emergencies , supraglottic airways, Neck Trauma: cervical spine, seatbelt signs, penetrating palate injuries, Cardiac Emergencies, Fever and Tox: New Designer Drugs.


The American Cancer Society's Principles of Oncology

The American Cancer Society's Principles of Oncology

Author: The American Cancer Society

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 1119468841

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Developed by the American Cancer Society this new textbook designed for a wide range of learners and practitioners is a comprehensive reference covering the diagnosis of cancer, and a range of related issues that are key to a multidisciplinary approach to cancer and critical to cancer control and may be used in conjunction with the book, The American Cancer Society's Oncology in Practice: Clinical Management. Edited by leading clinicians in the field and a stellar contributor list from the US and Europe, this book is written in an easy to understand style by multidisciplinary teams of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists, reflecting day-to-day decision-making and clinical practice. Input from pathologists, surgeons, radiologists, and other specialists is included wherever relevant and comprehensive treatment guidelines are provided by expert contributors where there is no standard recognized treatment. This book is an ideal resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of cancer prevention, screening, and follow-up, which are central to the ACS's worldwide mission on cancer control.


Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum E-Book

Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum E-Book

Author: Emergency Nurses Association

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2007-08-06

Total Pages: 1151

ISBN-13: 1437726569

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Whether you are a new or an experienced emergency nurse, you'll find that the Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, 6th Edition is an essential tool for your practice. Authored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), this highly-respected resource will help you build and verify your knowledge, develop practice standards, improve quality of care, and educate nursing staff as well as patients and families. The Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, 6th Edition is also the ideal resource to help you prepare for the Certification for Emergency Nurses (CEN) exam. - Authored by ENA, you can rely on this text to be the most authoritative and up-to-date resource available. - The text's outline format and alphabetical listing of the Clinical Emergencies chapters mean you can find the information you need - fast! - The most recent CEN examination content is included to ensure that you're prepared and confident. - Nine new chapters incorporate the latest information about: - Triage - Complementary and Alternative Therapies - Cultural Dimensions and Emergency Nursing - End-of-Life Issues in the Emergency Department - Hemodynamic Monitoring - Hematologic/Oncologic Emergencies - Mechanism of Injury - Weapons of Mass Destruction - Forensic Nursing Practice - A new unit on trauma emergencies reorganizes information from the previous edition to help you more easily find the facts you need. - More illustrations and tables are included to enhance your understanding of key information.


Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book

Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author: Melissa Nunn

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-08-04

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0443131007

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In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Dr. Melissa Nunn, Instructor of Clinical Nursing at LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing. Top experts in the field present systematic, evidence-based processes for decision making and care, addressing topics such as palliative communication in the PICU; dialysis care in the PICU; caring for hematology/oncology emergencies in the PICU; nurse-led rounds in the PICU; asthma care protocol implementation in the PICU; and more. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including acute pain management protocols in the PICU; kangaroo care implementation; unplanned extubations in the PICU; pediatric delirium screening in the ICU; battling alarm fatigue within the PICU; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric intensive care nursing, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.


Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book

Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book

Author: Emergency Nurses Association

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-12-30

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0323710611

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**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Critical Care- Emergency Nursing, 2023** **Selected for Doody's Core TitlesĀ® 2024 in Emergency Care** Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care, 8th Edition offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice. - Quick-reference format is ideal for updating emergency nursing knowledge and improving patient care. - Detailed discussions for each condition include signs and symptoms, diagnosis/diagnostic testing, treatment/interventions, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education/discharge instructions. - Authorship from the Emergency Nurses Association for more than 30 years ensures this book is a mainstay for best practices in emergency nursing. - Content presented in a bulleted format provides quick and easy access to vital information. - Practice points highlighted in special boxes offer quick reference to important content. - NEW! Restructured table of contents presents anatomically related medical and trauma chapters sequentially for quick reference. - NEW! Considerations for critical care in the ED. - NEW! Considerations for the transgender patient. - NEW! Section on human trafficking in the Interpersonal Violence and Abuse chapter. - NEW! Section on violent risk assessment in the Workplace Violence chapter. - NEW! Color photos insert visually highlights and clarifies key content. - EXPANDED! Substance Abuse and Addiction Emergencies chapter covers methamphetamines, bath salts, marijuana edibles, opioid abuse/prescription drug abuse, heroin/Narcan, and substance abuse disorder. - EXPANDED! Chapter on end-of-life includes information on palliative care considerations. - UPDATED! Infectious Diseases chapter addresses coronavirus 19 (COVID-19), Ebola, and vector-borne malaria.


Emergency Medicine Board Review E-Book

Emergency Medicine Board Review E-Book

Author: Amy Kaji

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-06-25

Total Pages: 944

ISBN-13: 0323679714

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Increase your opportunity for first-time success on the challenging emergency medicine board exam with this authoritative, highly illustrated review tool! Written and edited by contributors from the UCLA-affiliated residency programs, Emergency Medicine Board Review covers the full range of disorders, procedures, skills, and other core competencies that the emergency medicine physician needs to know. A bulleted, easy-to-read format supported by hundreds of high-quality images and questions make it the most efficient and effective way to study for certification and MOC exams and prepare for clinical practice. - Contains approximately 500 board-style, multiple-choice questions with full, discursive answers, and more than 300 clinical photos for effective visual learning. - Features up-to-date content in a streamlined, highly focused format with questions directly related to the board exam, both in print and online. - Covers all areas of the Emergency Medicine Model for certification and in-service exams, including devices (AICD, LVAD, pacemakers), infectious disease, pediatrics, rashes, toxicology, trauma, and more. - Includes key procedures such as airway management; neonatal, pediatric, adult cardiac arrest; vascular access; wound management; ultrasound; and procedural sedation.


Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor E-Book

Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor E-Book

Author: Susan Maloney-Newton

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-09-10

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 0323449115

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- NEW! Updated evidence-based content reflects the latest national and international quality standards regarding various cancer types, major drug and non-drug treatments, treatment protocols, and approaches to symptom management. - NEW! Nursing Practice Considerations section incorporates information on communication, cultural considerations, ethical considerations, safe and quality care, evidence-based practice, patient navigation, and patient education. - NEW! 17 new chapters cover topics including myelofibrosis, neuroendocrine cancers, tumor treating fields, oral adherence, clinical trials, epistaxis, hypersensitivity reactions, hypertension, hyperglycemia, nail changes, ocular and visual changes, rashes, survivorship, quality and safety, evidence-based practice, nurse navigation, and patient education. - NEW! Expanded content on patient education keeps readers on top of best practices in this critical area. - NEW! High-quality electronic patient teaching handouts are evidence-based and have been vetted by practicing nurses.