Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation: Principles, Practice, and Nursing Insights, 3d ed.9780763747190 Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation Stem Cell Transplantation Definition Stem cells are basic human cells that reproduce (replicate) easily, providing a continuous source of new, sometimes different types of cells. ; principles, practice, and nursing insights, 3d ed. Ezzone, Susan and Kim Schmit-Pokorny. Jones & Bartlett 2006 521 pages $79.95 Hardcover RD123 Designed as a desk reference for oncology nurses caring for blood and marrow stem cell stem cell In living organisms, an undifferentiated cell that can produce other cells that eventually make up specialized tissues and organs. There are two major types of stem cells, embryonic and adult. transplant patients, this collection of articles has been updated with the most current practice and research. It covers developments in bone marrow to blood stem cells, including supportive care; hematopoiesis Hematopoiesis The process by which the cellular elements of the blood are formed. The three main types of cells are the red cells (erythrocytes), which serve to carry oxygen, the white cells (leukocytes), which function in the prevention of and recovery from , including sources of cells for transplantation and the impact of transplantation on immunological recovery; blood and marrow transplantation indications, procedures and processes; conditioning regimens, including toxicity; graft v. host disease; effects on hematological hematological, hematologic pertaining to or emanating from blood cells. hematological tests total and differential white cell counts, hematocrit estimation, erythrocyte count. , gastrointestinal, pulmonary, cardiac, renal and hepatic systems; neurological complications; late effects, family issues and perspectives; ethical issues; quality of life, models of care delivery; transplant networks and standards of care Standards of care are medical or psychological treatment guidelines, and can be general or specific. They specify appropriate treatment protocols based on scientific evidence, and collaboration between medical and/or psychological professionals involved in the treatment of a given from an international perspective; the bone marrow and blood stem cell transplant marketplace; opportunities for nursing research; and a series of patients' perspectives. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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