Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Comprehensive Handbook for Clinicians

This second edition of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Handbook for Clinicians offers healthcare providers a comprehensive and practical resource, covering all aspects of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Written by renowned experts in the field, M.D. Wingard, John R., Dennis A. Gastineau, Helen L. Leather, Edward L. Snyder, and Zbigniew M. Szczepiorkowski, this handbook provides relevant and up-to-date information for clinicians working in the HSCT field.

Comprehensive Coverage of HSCT

The handbook covers a broad range of topics, including:

• Indications for transplantation
• Donor and patient evaluation
• Conditioning regimens
• Collection, processing, and characterization of stem cell products
• Management of immunosuppressive therapy
• Evaluation and management of common complications during HSCT
• Supportive care management
• Common procedures
• Aspects of follow-up care

New to this edition are chapters covering nonmalignant diseases, haploidentical transplants, photopheresis, financial considerations, and iron overload, providing clinicians with a more comprehensive understanding of HSCT.

A Clinically Focused Resource

The emphasis of this handbook is on providing clinically meaningful information, making it an essential resource for healthcare providers. The content has been reorganized to facilitate easy access to topics of interest, and the authors have taken an educational approach to presenting the material.

Each topic has been revised to ensure the content is up-to-date, providing clinicians with the most current information available.

Book Details

Publisher: Amer Assn of Blood Banks

Edition: 2nd edition

Publication Date: January 28, 2015

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 970

ISBN-10: 1563958767

ISBN-13: 978-1563958762