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E-raamat: Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses [Wiley Online]

Edited by (Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia and University of Sydney, Australia), Edited by (Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia and University of Sydney, Australia)
  • Formaat: 336 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 20-Nov-2009
  • Kirjastus: Wiley-Blackwell
  • ISBN-10: 1119264901
  • ISBN-13: 9781119264903
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  • Formaat: 336 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 20-Nov-2009
  • Kirjastus: Wiley-Blackwell
  • ISBN-10: 1119264901
  • ISBN-13: 9781119264903
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Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a handbook of cancer care from the technician perspective. Providing information on cancer from cause to treatment, this comprehensive resource focuses on the nursing role, emphasizing technical procedures, staging, and patient support. By equipping nurses with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses promotes working as part of a team to provide optimal care for dogs and cats with cancer.
With chapters ranging from treatment strategies and owner support to emergencies and clinical cases for specific diseases, the book is a comprehensive guide to nursing the veterinary cancer patient. An appendix also provides quick reference to conversion charts, as well as information on supplementation and dosing. to allow fast access to key information. Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an important resource for the growing number of technicians seeing cancer patients, as well as for specialty oncology technicians and technician students.



Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a handbook of veterinary care from the technician perspective. Providing information on cancer from cause to treatment, this comprehensive resource focuses on the nursing role, with emphasis on technical procedures, staging, and patient support. By equipping nurses with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses promotes working as a team to provide optimal care for cancer patients.
Contributors viii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction x
Section Summary xi
Section
1. Basics of Oncology
3(10)
Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology
5(4)
Causes of Cancer in Pets
9(4)
Section
2. Approaching the Cancer Patient
13(30)
Diagnosis of Cancer
15(10)
Staging of Cancer
25(18)
Section
3. Treatment of Cancer
43(52)
General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment
45(3)
Surgery in Veterinary Oncology
48(9)
Radiation Therapy
57(10)
Chemotherapy
67(18)
Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy
85(5)
Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapies
90(5)
Section
4. Supportive Care of Patients
95(38)
Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation
97(16)
Patricia Suomala
Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support
113(10)
Patricia Suomala
Hematologic Support
123(6)
Euthanasia and End-of-Life Patient Care
129(4)
Section
5. Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers
133(22)
Supporting the Patient's Human Family
135(13)
Nicole Edwards
What About the Nurse's Emotional Experience?
148(7)
Nicole Edwards
Section
6. Oncologic Emergencies
155(72)
Hematologic Emergencies
157(13)
Lee Garrod
Febrile Neutropenia
170(5)
Lee Garrod
Metabolic Emergencies
175(20)
Lee Garrod
Anaphylaxis
195(7)
Lee Garrod
Extravasation Injury
202(6)
Lee Garrod
Urological Emergencies
208(9)
Lee Garrod
Bone Emergencies
217(5)
Lee Garrod
Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade
222(5)
Lee Garrod
Section
7. Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients
227(58)
Lymphoma in Dogs
229(7)
Lymphoma in Cats
236(4)
Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs
240(4)
Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats
244(4)
Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs
248(4)
Osteosarcoma in Dogs
252(4)
Oral Melanoma in Dogs
256(4)
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
260(4)
Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs
264(5)
Mammary Carcinoma in Cats
269(4)
Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs
273(4)
Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs
277(4)
Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs
281(4)
Section
8. Appendices
285(21)
BSA Conversion Charts
287(3)
Analgesics
290(2)
Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants
292(2)
Antibiotics
294(2)
Glossary of Cancer Terms
296(5)
Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference
301(5)
Index 306
Antony S. Moore, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), is co-director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia, and an Adjunct Professor on the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, Australia. Angela E. Frimberger, VMD, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), is co-director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia, and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer on the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, Australia.