Pocket Guide to Oncologic Emergencies
By Monica Kathleen Wattana
This essential book is a comprehensive yet practical handbook on oncologic emergencies containing the important and current information on treating cancer patients in acute care settings such as emergency and urgent care departments and centers. A concise and evidence-based guide, it is the go-to resource for any acute care medical practitioner treating cancer patients, demystifying the processes of evaluating, diagnosing, and managing emergencies that often arise in the cancer patient population. The first part of the book offers an overview of cancer, anti-cancer treatment and pain and palliative care in the emergency department. It then moves on to provide a systems-based approach covering neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory, lymphatic system, and integumentary cancer complications. The book also discusses the side effects of cancer treatments such as pain, delirium, dyspnea, and immunotherapy related adverse events, and importantly helps to bridge the gap between oncologic advancements for emergency medicine specialists.
Introducing a Comprehensive Handbook on Oncologic Emergencies: A Must-Have for Acute Care Practitioners
Are you an acute care medical practitioner treating cancer patients? Are you looking for a comprehensive yet practical guide to help you navigate the complexities of oncologic emergencies in acute care settings? Look no further! We present to you a groundbreaking resource that provides the important and current information you need to effectively treat cancer patients in emergency and urgent care departments and centers.
Oncologic Emergencies: A Handbook for Acute Care Practitioners by Monica Kathleen Wattana is a concise and evidence-based guide that is designed to be the go-to resource for any medical professional encountering cancer-related emergencies. This book aims to demystify the processes of evaluating, diagnosing, and managing emergencies that often arise in the cancer patient population.
Unraveling the Complexities of Oncologic Emergencies
The first part of the book provides an insightful overview of cancer, anti-cancer treatments, and pain and palliative care in the emergency department. It sets the foundation for understanding the unique needs and challenges that cancer patients present in an acute care setting.
The book then takes a systems-based approach, offering comprehensive coverage of neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory, lymphatic system, and integumentary cancer complications. By organizing the content in this manner, the author ensures that readers can easily access the information they need when faced with a specific cancer-related emergency.
Furthermore, Oncologic Emergencies doesn’t shy away from addressing the common side effects of cancer treatments. It includes valuable insights into managing pain, delirium, dyspnea, and immunotherapy-related adverse events, offering practical strategies that can make a significant difference in patient outcomes.
Bridging the Gap: Oncologic Advancements for Emergency Medicine Specialists
As advancements in oncology continue to evolve at a rapid pace, it is crucial for emergency medicine specialists to stay up-to-date with the latest developments. This book serves as a bridge between the advances in oncology and the emergency medicine field, equipping practitioners with the knowledge they need to provide optimal care to cancer patients in emergency situations.
Oncologic Emergencies combines the expertise of the author, Monica Kathleen Wattana, with evidence-based practices, making it a trusted resource for medical professionals seeking reliable guidance in the fast-paced environment of acute care.
Why You Need This Book
Ordering a copy of Oncologic Emergencies: A Handbook for Acute Care Practitioners is a decision that can greatly benefit your practice. Here’s why:
- Comprehensive and Practical: This book offers a comprehensive yet concise overview of oncologic emergencies, making it an efficient resource for busy medical professionals.
- Evidence-Based Guidance: The content is supported by the latest evidence and research, ensuring that the information you obtain is current, accurate, and relevant.
- Systems-Based Approach: By organizing the content according to different body systems, the book enables quick and easy access to the information you need, precisely when you need it.
- Management of Side Effects: The book equips you with practical strategies to address the side effects of cancer treatments effectively, improving patient comfort and outcomes.
- Expert Author: Monica Kathleen Wattana’s expertise in acute care and oncology shines through in this handbook, adding credibility and trustworthiness to the information within.
- Bridge Between Fields: As an emergency medicine specialist, this book helps you stay informed about the rapidly evolving field of oncology, ensuring you can provide the best care to cancer patients in emergency settings.
Don’t miss out on this valuable resource that can revolutionize the way you approach and manage oncologic emergencies. Order your copy of Oncologic Emergencies: A Handbook for Acute Care Practitioners today and take your practice to the next level!
Product Details
- Publisher : Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (August 24, 2023)
- Language : English
- : 156 pages
- ISBN-10 : 100905595X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1009055956