Since 1966, the weekly pediatric hematology conference at Boston Children’s Hospital has generated valuable clinical insights and “pearls” that are not typically documented in published references. Continuing in this tradition of practical, must-know guidance, Children's Handbook of Pediatric Hematology brings together expert perspectives and clinical pearls from leaders in the field in one comprehensive handbook. Endorsed by Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and edited and authored by trusted leaders in the specialty, this all-new handbook is an ideal daily resource for pediatric hematology clinicians, hematologists, and fellows who are managing non-malignant hematologic disorders.
"The burgeoning biomedical literature is growing at such a massive rate that it's very difficult to develop a comprehensive handbook that focuses on clinically relevant information… David Williams and Akiko Shimamura have taken on the task." -from the Foreword by David G. Nathan, MD and Samuel E. Lux IV, MD
"The burgeoning biomedical literature is growing at such a massive rate that it's very difficult to develop a comprehensive handbook that focuses on clinically relevant information… David Williams and Akiko Shimamura have taken on the task." -from the Foreword by David G. Nathan, MD and Samuel E. Lux IV, MD
- Goes beyond standard review articles and textbook chapters to provide an essential, clinically-focused handbook in non-malignant (“classical”) pediatric hematology
- Serves as a first-stop resource for diagnosing non-malignant pediatric hematologic disorders, offering pearls throughout from top experts in the field
- Features a quick-reference, templated format that includes a succinct overview of each disorder: patient history, physical examination, differential diagnoses, lab workups/radiological evaluation, and treatment options
- Includes numerous tables throughout distill information for quick and easy accessibility, as well as algorithms, photos, and radiographs for visual reference
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Table of Contents
1. List of Medications2. Normal Values
3. Blood Products and Transfusion
4. Immune Thrombocytopenia
5. Other Causes of Thrombocytopenia
6. Miscellaneous Platelet Disorders and Assessment of Platelet Function
7. Neutropenia
8. Lymphadenopathy
9. Splenomegaly
10. Anemia by MCV
11. Hemolytic Anemias
12. Thalassemias
13. Sickle Cell Anemias
14. Other Hemoglobinopathies
15. Neonatal Hematology
16. Bone Marrow Failure/MDS
17. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
18. Hematopathology
19. Hemophilia
20. Von Willebrand Disease
21. Other Bleeding Disorders/Interpreting Coagulation Studies
22. Thrombophilia Evaluation
23. Hypercoagulable States
24. Anti-coagulation Management
25. Stroke
26. Vascular Anomalies
27. Diseases Not to Miss
