Practical Pediatric HematologyAnupam Sachdeva Evidence-based medicine is the need of the hour. Every pediatrician strives for perfection is his or her practice. These are exciting times for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Major advances during the past decade in the field have enhanced the understanding and significantly influenced the management and outcome of many of these chronic and fatal diseases affecting children. While opportunities to learn decrease after one leaves the medical school, science keeps evolving. Keeping this in mind, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) envisaged starting specialty training under its plan of action 2006. Such trainings keep professional and residents updated about newly launched technologies and other advancements. This book is well illustrated and has many pictures and diagrams for the quick understanding of readers. This will be of use not only to the postgraduates of pediatrics but also will be of immense use to a general pediatrician as a ready-reckoner to be kept on the desk. |
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... Infection in Immunocompromised Hosts 208 Management 209 Febrile Splenectomized Patients Bacterial Infections 211 Fungal Infections 212 Viral Infections 215 Protozoan Infections 217 Hematopoietic Growth Factors: Basic Biology of Growth ...
... Infection in Immunocompromised Hosts 208 Management 209 Febrile Splenectomized Patients Bacterial Infections 211 Fungal Infections 212 Viral Infections 215 Protozoan Infections 217 Hematopoietic Growth Factors: Basic Biology of Growth ...
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... Infection • Jaundice • Pallor. Method of collection becomes an important consideration. Blood samples can be ... Infectious processes • Hereditary disorders of hemoglobin and its production • Disorders of the erythrocyte membrane (e.g. ...
... Infection • Jaundice • Pallor. Method of collection becomes an important consideration. Blood samples can be ... Infectious processes • Hereditary disorders of hemoglobin and its production • Disorders of the erythrocyte membrane (e.g. ...
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... infection, medications, or hemolysis) can lead to an earlier or lower nadir. This is commonly encountered in premature infants. Because of their smaller red cell mass, premature infants reach their nadir earlier than term infants and ...
... infection, medications, or hemolysis) can lead to an earlier or lower nadir. This is commonly encountered in premature infants. Because of their smaller red cell mass, premature infants reach their nadir earlier than term infants and ...
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... infections: • Viral illness • Epstein-Barr virus • Hepatitis A and B • Respiratory syncytial virus • Rubella. Changes usually are noted within 1 to 2 days of infection and often can persist for several weeks. If the clinical situation ...
... infections: • Viral illness • Epstein-Barr virus • Hepatitis A and B • Respiratory syncytial virus • Rubella. Changes usually are noted within 1 to 2 days of infection and often can persist for several weeks. If the clinical situation ...
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... infection also should be suspected. In the end, no substitute exists for astute clinical judgment coupled with judicious interpretation of laboratory tests, especially when trying to differentiate a viral from bacterial process ...
... infection also should be suspected. In the end, no substitute exists for astute clinical judgment coupled with judicious interpretation of laboratory tests, especially when trying to differentiate a viral from bacterial process ...
Contents
Chapter21 | 156 |
Chapter22 | 165 |
Chapter23 | 178 |
Chapter24 | 181 |
Chapter25 | 199 |
Chapter26 | 208 |
Chapter27 | 232 |
Chapter28 | 247 |
Chapter09 | 69 |
Chapter10 | 75 |
Chapter11 | 85 |
Chapter12 | 90 |
Chapter13 | 97 |
Chapter14 | 115 |
Chapter15 | 120 |
Chapter16 | 125 |
Chapter17 | 130 |
Chapter18 | 144 |
Chapter19 | 148 |
Chapter20 | 153 |
Chapter29 | 259 |
Chapter30 | 262 |
Chapter31 | 266 |
Chapter32 | 272 |
Chapter33 | 281 |
Chapter34 | 289 |
Chapter35 | 298 |
Chapter36 | 305 |
Chapter37 | 309 |
Index | 313 |
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