Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook (pediatric Oncology)

PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY Deborah Tomlinson Nancy E. Kline (Eds.) Pediatric Oncology Nursing Advanced Clinical Handbook With 43 Figures and 203 Tables 123 Library of Congress Control Number 2004101947 ISBN 3-540-40851-7 Springer Berlin Heidelberg NewYork ISSN 1613-53 Deborah Tomlinson MN, RSCN, RGN, Dip. Cancer Nursing Macmillan Lecturer/Project Leader School of Nursing Studies University of Edinburgh 31 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Scotland, UK This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. Nancy E. Kline PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, Springer is a part of Springer Science+Business Media Director Center for Innovation and Clinical Scholarship Children’s Hospital Boston Wolbach 201 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 USA springeronline.com © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005 Printed in Germany The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about dosage and application contained in this book. In every individual case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Medical Editor: Dr. Julia Heidelmann, Heidelberg, Germany Desk Editor: Meike Stoeck, Heidelberg, Germany Cover design: Erich Kirchner, Heidelberg, Germany Layout: Bernd Wieland, Heidelberg, Germany Production: Pro Edit GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany Reproduction and typesetting: AM-productions GmbH, Wiesloch, Germany 21/3150 – 5 4 3 2 1 0 Printed on acid-free paper V Dedication To the nurses, and others, who use the information in this book, and to the children they serve, we dedicate this work. To my husband Chris and our children, Vivian, Sam and Suzanne – to the moon and back. Deborah Tomlinson To my parents, and Michael. I am forever grateful for your love and support. Nancy E. Kline VII Preface “Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook” is a joint effort between nurses in Canada, the UK, and the USA. This is a first-time collaboration between pediatric hematology and oncology nurses from two continents and represents a blending of knowledge from these experts. The book is designed to be a comprehensive clinical handbook for nurses in advanced practice working with pediatric hematology / oncology patients. Specific issues