Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Name: Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
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ISBN: 9780813812762

ISBN-10: 0813812763

ISBN-13: 9780813812762

Edition: 2010

Authors: Antony S. Moore, Angela E. Frimberger

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Oncology for the Veterinary Technician and Nurse 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 the Veterinary Technician and Nurse promotes working as a team to provide optimal care for cancer patients.With chapters on treatment strategies, owner support, emergencies, and clinical cases for specific diseases, the book is a comprehensive guide to cancer care for the veterinary…

Book details

List price: $149.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/4/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.84" wide x 9.64" long x 0.72" tall
Weight: 1.650



Contributors


Acknowledgments


Introduction


Section Summary



Basics of Oncology



Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology



Causes of Cancer in Pets



Approaching the Cancer Patient



Diagnosis of Cancer



Staging of Cancer



Treatment of Cancer



General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment



Surgery in Veterinary Oncology



Radiation Therapy



Chemotherapy



Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy



Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapies



Supportive Care of Patients



Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation




Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support




Hematologic Support



Euthanasia and End-of-Life Patient Care



Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers



Supporting the Patient's Human Family




What About the Nurse's Emotional Experience?




Oncologic Emergencies



Hematologic Emergencies




Febrile Neutropenia




Metabolic Emergencies




Anaphylaxis




Extravasation Injury




Urological Emergencies




Bone Emergencies




Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade




Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients



Lymphoma in Dogs



Lymphoma in Cats



Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs



Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats



Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs



Osteosarcoma in Dogs



Oral Melanoma in Dogs



Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats



Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs



Mammary Carcinoma in Cats



Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs



Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs



Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs



Appendices



BSA Conversion Charts



Analgesics



Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants



Antibiotics



Glossary of Cancer Terms



Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference


Index