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This updated and extended edition of the SickKids Handbook takes the reader through the entire field of pediatric thrombosis and hemostasis. An introductory section concisely explains the complex pathophysiology of thrombosis and hemostasis. The chapters that follow include practical, evidence-based information on the diagnosis and management of inherited and acquired bleeding disorders and thrombotic events of the venous, arterial, cardiac and central nervous systems that affect children. Special features include practical clinical algorithms and appendices that cite normal laboratory reference ranges, as well as recommended dosages of blood products and major hemostatic agents. A stand-alo...
SickKids Handbook of Pediatric Thrombosis and Hemostasis takes the reader through the entire field of paediatric thrombosis and hemostasis. This practical reference book will be a convenient, comprehensive, source of information and provides up-to-date, evidence-based guidance in the diagnosis and management of inherited and acquired bleeding disorders and thrombotic events of the venous, arterial, cardiac and central nervous systems that affect children, including the neonate. Written and reviewed by international experts in the field, SickKids Handbook of Pediatric Thrombosis and Hemostasis will guide health care professionals involved in the assessment and care of children with all types of bleeding and clotting disorders, including general and specialist pediatricians, in particular intensivists, neonatologists, cardiologists/cardiac surgeons, rheumatologists and nephrologists; hematologists/oncologists as well as nurses, nurse practitioners and pharmacists. Written in a user-friendly, algorithmic approach, the resource will serve students and trainees and assist teachers in developing practical lessons.
This text provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most common autoimmune cytopenias affecting adults and children. The book is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a major autoimmune cytopenia. The first section features background, pathophysiology, presentation, evaluation, and treatment strategies for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), the most common cause of antibody-mediated platelet destruction. The second section reviews common forms and treatment strategies for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), including a chapter dedicated specifically to Evans Syndrome. The third section comprehensively reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis and current management approac...
The Handbook for Supportive Care in Pediatric Oncology provides a practical approach to the clinical management of problems unique to childhood cancer and its therapy. It is expertly written by thirty-two pediatricians and allied health care professionals, and features 19 concise chapters organized alphabetically by organ system. Topics unique to this handbook include state-of-art information on the management of chemotherapy induced nausea, practical approaches to abdominal pain, and common psychiatric issues in pediatric oncology. An essential resource for all pediatric residents, fellows, practicing phyisicians, and nurse practitioners, this handbook is a comprehensive yet concise reference to the specific acute complications of pediatric cancer, hematologic emergencies, symptom management, and cancer therapy.
Adolescent females experience a variety of blood disorders that are often unique to this patient population. As they go through puberty, they are uniquely poised to encounter various bleeding and thrombotic disorders once they attain menarche, start to have menstrual bleeding, and require hormonal therapy. This may in turn lead to other medical conditions, such as anemia and iron deficiency. Pregnancy encountered by some adolescents can pose hematologic challenges specifically in regards to bleeding and thrombotic disorders. In addition, adolescent females are at risk to develop immune mediated hematologic disorders, such as immune thrombocytopenia, auto-immune hemolytic anemia, and thrombot...
With twenty-four fun and festive recipes, this celebratory cookbook lets you countdown to Christmas with cookies! Inspired by the Cookie Advent we hold every December at Chronicle Books, here is a unique twist on the traditional Advent calendar. Starting on December 1 through Christmas Eve, you’ll find a new, holiday-themed cookie recipe to enjoy. Beginner and experienced bakers alike will appreciate these simple recipes for beautifully decorated homemade cookies counting down to December 25. With its mix of familiar and global Christmas treats and entirely new ones, this festive calendar and cookbook will create new cookie-baking traditions, bringing tidings of great family and community joy.
A succinct summary of the key principles and facts that guide the everyday practice of modern, clinical paediatric hematology. Covering all the information necessary for examinations in the topic, this book is ideal for postgraduates studying paediatric hematology, as well as for junior doctors in training.
The Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents suggest that there may a simple and efficient method of utilizing effective treatment strategies, such as those commonly included in CBT, in a manner that addresses the broad array of emotional disorder symptoms in children and adolescents. The Unified Protocol for children and adolescents comprises a Therapist Guide, as well as two Workbooks, one for children, and one for adolescents.