Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Pharmacists: The Gold Standard to Practice

This unique book is the first on pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that is especially intended for pharmacists - in recognition of the fact that Pediatric Oncology Pharmacy is an area where more and more specific knowledge is required in daily practice, yet pharmacists who work in pediatric stem cell transplantation do not have a book addressing their specific needs.

This pioneering book will likely become the new gold standard for practice, addressing subjects such as stem cells and their differentiation mechanisms
aspects of embryonic and non-embryonic stem cells
stem cell transplantation in pediatrics
stem cell sources and related technical choices
stem cell donors
scheduling transplantations
diseases and chemotherapy protocols that require stem cell transplantation
stem cell homing
engraftment and repopulation of stem cells in bone marrow
autologous stem cell transplantation in pediatrics
allogeneic stem cell transplantation in pediatrics
and indications for autologous and allogeneic pediatric stem cell transplantation. Further, it discusses pediatric graft-versus-host disease and the pharmacist
antibacterial and antifungal prophylaxis
detailed chemotherapy, conditioning and trials for pediatric stem cell transplantation
conditioning granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in pediatric stem cell transplantation
analyzing prescriptions and programming a pediatric stem cell transplantation
handling chemotherapy and adjuvant drugs for pediatric stem cell transplantation
stem cell transplantation in children up to 1 year old
and clinical pharmacy in pediatric stem cell transplantation.

An easy-to-read yet comprehensive guide covering a wide range of topics essential to daily practice, the book offers an invaluable asset for pediatric hemato/ oncology pharmacists, hematologist pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, pediatric pharmacists, pharmaceutical residents and researchers alike.