Delivers life-saving information for non-oncology nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) in either the emergency or acute-care settings
Bridging the knowledge gap between oncology and non-oncology nurses, and APPs in emergency, critical care, and acute-care settings, this comprehensive, evidence-based quick reference covers commonly seen oncologic emergencies. It is based on the most up-to-date cancer treatment knowledge available and---with its lucid, practical approach---demystifies the process of evaluating, diagnosing, and managing emergencies that frequently arise among cancer patients.
The text covers common emergencies including a detailed section on oncology-related cardiovascular emergencies and urgencies. It addresses urgencies associated with specific cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatric oncologic emergencies are also covered. Written in outline format for speedy access to critical knowledge, the book offers digital access to tables and other complex content. When seconds matter, having the right resource at your fingertips can make all the difference. The Clinical Pathways Guides included in the appendices offer 30 evidence-based protocols for common emergency scenarios, helping you quickly triage cancer patients and make confident, real-time care decisions.. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features:
- Provides concise, practical information on how to quickly recognize signs and symptoms of adverse effects and emergencies related to cancer and its treatment
- Offers evidence-based guidelines on initiating effective life-saving interventions for the management of patients with oncologic emergencies and urgencies
- Written by experts in oncology and emergency nursing
- Includes review questions in each chapter
- Serves as a valuable resource for nurses, and APPs preparing for the Oncology Certified Nurse exam
Byar, Katherine L.: -
Katherine Byar, MSN, APRN-BC, BMTCN(R) is a nurse practitioner in oncology at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, Nebraska where she provides care to oncology patients. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is certified as an ANP-BC from ANCC and a Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) from Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
Katherine has over 35 years of experience in oncology. She is co-editor of Cancer Basics Oncology Book published by ONS, written several book chapters, co-authored numerous articles and posters and has lectured extensively on a variety of oncology related topics. She is the recipient of several grants and awards for excellence in oncology nursing from both the Oncology Nursing Foundation and the American Cancer Society. She has served as an advisor and manuscript reviewer for many publishing journals.
