Book Description
In the few years since the first edition, there have been immense changes in the number of patients receiving marrow transplants, in the number of institutions doing marrow transplants and in the number of scientific publications about marrow transplants and related fields. This new edition reflects these changes and incorporates the most current resources and information to this growing field.


Book Info
Current developments in transplantation, with focus on the shift from using bone marrow to the growing use of blood stem cells. Revised edition of: Bone Marrow Transplantation, c1991. 35 contributors, 34 U.S. DNLM: Bone Marrow Transplantation--nursing.

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE CRITICS

Christine J. Egan

This is a completely revised and updated version of Bone Marrow Transplantation (1991). The second edition has a new title and an additional editor. Thirty-five contributors spanning many subspecialties and various disciplines within the field of transplantation bring an enormous amount of current research, information, and experience together in one comprehensive volume. The purpose of the second edition is to present in textbook format the major changes in bone marrow transplant technology that have evolved during the six years since the publication of the first edition. This edition also includes information on peripheral stem cell and cord blood transplants. This book can be used by experienced transplant nurses and transplant specialty clinicians from other disciplines to assist with the integration of current knowledge and research into practice. Nurses that are new to the specialty can use this text as a core curriculum, and educators can use it for program development. Nurses in all care settings will find this a valuable reference when caring for the transplant patient. This new edition contains 23 chapters, which are divided into four parts. Each chapter contains pertinent illustrations, tables, and photographs. Extensive reference lists are included in each chapter. Part I contains several new chapters, including hematological concepts and gene therapy. Part III contains a totally new chapter on the role of family during transplant. Current economic issues are addressed in Part IV. The nursing care plan appendix and the list of transplant centers have been deleted from this edition. This is a vital addition to the library of any health professional engaged in the care of thetransplant patient. It is comprehensive and well written. it incorporates current theory, research, and pertinent clinical issues that will enable clinicians to provide optimum care, support, and education to their clients.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Christine J. Egan, RN, MS, ONC (Vassar Brothers Hospital)Description: This is a completely revised and updated version of Bone Marrow Transplantation (1991). The second edition has a new title and an additional editor. Thirty-five contributors spanning many subspecialties and various disciplines within the field of transplantation bring an enormous amount of current research, information, and experience together in one comprehensive volume. Purpose: The purpose of the second edition is to present in textbook format the major changes in bone marrow transplant technology that have evolved during the six years since the publication of the first edition. This edition also includes information on peripheral stem cell and cord blood transplants. Audience: This book can be used by experienced transplant nurses and transplant specialty clinicians from other disciplines to assist with the integration of current knowledge and research into practice. Nurses that are new to the specialty can use this text as a core curriculum, and educators can use it for program development. Nurses in all care settings will find this a valuable reference when caring for the transplant patient. Features: This new edition contains 23 chapters, which are divided into four parts. Each chapter contains pertinent illustrations, tables, and photographs. Extensive reference lists are included in each chapter. Part I contains several new chapters, including hematological concepts and gene therapy. Part III contains a totally new chapter on the role of family during transplant. Current economic issues are addressed in Part IV. The nursing care plan appendix and the list of transplant centers have been deleted from this edition. Assessment: This is a vital addition to the library of any health professional engaged in the care of the transplant patient. It is comprehensive and well written. it incorporates current theory, research, and pertinent clinical issues that will enable clinicians to provide optimum care, support, and education to their clients.

RATING

4 Stars! from Doody

ACCREDITATION

Whedon, Marie Bakitas, RN, MS, AOCN, FAAN (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center); Wujcik, Debra, RN, MSN, AOCN (Vanderbilt Cancer Center)