Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

Av Kenneth Crump, Douglas H. Thamm, Kenneth (Animal Health Technician in Arizona) Crump, Colorado State University) Thamm, Douglas H. (Associate Professor of Oncology, Douglas H Thamm

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Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a clinically relevant and practical manual designed as a guide for the safe and effective administration of cancer chemotherapy. Coverage includes patient assessment, chemotherapy equipment, drug preparation, safety considerations, handling, administration, waste disposal, and management of chemotherapy side effects. An alphabetical listing of common chemotherapy agents offers information on their uses, indications, and toxicities, as well as administration guidelines for methods, routes, and speeds. With background information for effectively communicating with clients, including coverage of veterinary cancer surgery and radiation therapy, the book provides specific strategies that address the challenging emotional issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets. With particular insight into the technician's role, Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a must-have reference for any practice offering chemotherapy.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-06-17
Mått173 x 246 x 9 mm
Vikt322 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor160
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9780813821160

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Kenneth Crump, AAS, AHT, has over 25 years of experience as an animal health technician at Colorado State University. He also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Front Range Community College in the veterinary technician program. Douglas Thamm, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), is an associate professor of oncology at Colorado State University. He has over 12 years of oncology practice experience and lectures internationally on animal cancer and its treatment.

Contributors viiPreface ixAcknowledgments xi1 Dispelling the Myths of Animal Cancer and Its Treatment 3Douglas H. Thamm2 Cancer Basics 15Kenneth Crump3 Preparation for Chemotherapy Administration 23Kenneth Crump4 Assessment of the Chemotherapy Patient 37Kenneth Crump and Douglas H. Thamm5 Chemotherapy Handling, Safety, and Disposal 57Richard Allen and Kenneth Crump6 Workflow for Chemotherapy Administration 71Kenneth Crump7 Chemotherapy Agents 93Douglas H. Thamm8 Management of Chemotherapy Side Effects 101Douglas H. Thamm9 Compassionate Client Communication 113Erin Allen and Gail BishopGlossary 135Index 141