The AST Handbook of Transplant Infections

The AST Handbook of Transplant Infections
Author: Deepali Kumar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2011-04-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1444397931

Whether you need to manage a post-transplant infection or reduce the possibility of infection, you will find effective guidance in this handbook. The work of the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Diseases Community of Practice, this reference exclusively uses tables and flowcharts to speed up decision making. This distinguished group of investigators and teachers provide point of care information on optimum management of infection in adult and pediatric organ and stem cell transplant patients. The unique tables and flowcharts are devised by the authors, backed up with extensive references, making the book a fully researched yet easy to use guide. The fast growing specialty of transplantation will be well served by this book as increasing numbers of successful procedures mean transplant teams have to be ever more alert to the possibility of and need for action in the event of ensuing infection.

Handbook of Organ Transplantation

Handbook of Organ Transplantation
Author: Shah A. Jayshri
Publisher: CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Limited, India
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-03-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789389017632

Provides a comprehensive overview on all aspects of organ transplantation. A number of books has been written on transplantation for clinicians which unfortunately give very little information for transplant coordinators who are the main pillars playing a key role acting as liason among other team members for a successful transplant programme. This book aims to meet all the requirements, providing a comprehensive overview with practical guidance, covering specifics of each aspect of transplant program administration including evaluation, communication and collaboration with patient, family and clinical staff, ethical issues, and government rules and regulations. The content is based on the experience of successful transplant programs conducted by the contributors who are experts in their respective fields. Immense care has been taken to use simple and lucid language to ensure that the chapters are easily read and imbibed not just by the trained coordinators but also the paramedical staff. There are various annexures providing valuable information which will help the transplant coordinators in their day-to-day work. The book will serve as a valuable resource to the transplant coordinators. Besides, it will also be of considerable help to the transplant administrators and related professionals such as health policy researchers and the hospital management staff who are assigned the task of starting a transplant program.

Solid Organ Transplantation

Solid Organ Transplantation
Author: Sandra Ann Cupples
Publisher:
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The audience for this book includes solid organ transplant centers (803 in the United States alone); and community health care providers including nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, pharmacists, home health nurses, and social workers.

Handbook of Kidney Transplantation

Handbook of Kidney Transplantation
Author: Gabriel M. Danovitch
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451148305

This popular handbook is a practical guide for physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other professionals who manage kidney transplant patients. It is concise, readable, and well-illustrated. Chapters outline the major concerns surrounding renal transplantation and the most successful approaches to problems arising in short-term and long-term patient care. Chapter topics include immunobiology and immunosuppression, as well as chapters on surgery, histocompatibility, and the first three months post-transplant surgery. This thoroughly updated Fifth Edition includes new information on options for patients with end-stage renal disease, immunosuppressive medications and protocols for kidney transplantation, and the first two months following transplant.

Handbook of Renal and Pancreatic Transplantation

Handbook of Renal and Pancreatic Transplantation
Author: Iain MacPhee
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118305329

This book is designed to fill the need for a contemporary handbook for the practice of renal and pancreatic transplantation that is focussed on a European rather than North American approach. There are significant differences in transplant practice internationally and there is a need for a practical guide to application of the current evidence base.

Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantation

Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantation
Author: Phuong-Chi T Pham
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2019-02-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 149639965X

Concise, easy to read, and designed for quick reference,Quick Guide to Kidney Transplantationis a compact resource for general nephrologists, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of post-transplant patients. Focusing on must-know clinical information needed to provide optimal patient care, this expertly written guide helps you gain the knowledge and expertise you need in this complex area.

Handbook of Animal Models in Transplantation Research

Handbook of Animal Models in Transplantation Research
Author: Donald V. Cramer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2024-11-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040294081

Handbook of Animal Models in Transplantation Research is a new surgical handbook that provides detailed information concerning the transplantation of a variety of tissues in experimental animals. The text provides a practical guide for experienced investigators to develop new surgical transplantation models for application in a laboratory setting. Each chapter gives consistent descriptions of the anatomical considerations, the surgical model, and potential applications of the procedure. The organ systems covered include the heart and/or lung, liver, small bowel, kidneys, and bone marrow. The species selected for representation of each experimental model is based upon the usefulness and frequency of the model for studies in transplantation research. This book is important for all experimental surgeons, transplantation biologists, and students of surgical research.

Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses

Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses
Author: Stacee Lerret
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1183
Release: 2016-07-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 149635186X

An official publication of the International Transplant Nurses Association, the updated Second Edition provides a guide to safe and effective care for solid organ transplant recipients worldwide. It includes coverage of the unique requirements of each organ transplanted, with separate chapters for heart, lung, kidney, liver, small intestine, and pancreas/islet cell transplantation. Other chapters cover important topics that affect all organs, such as immunology, infections, pharmaceutical agents, and patient education and discharge planning. The Core is an ideal review and study guide for the solid organ.

Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Pediatric Liver Transplantation
Author: Nedim Hadzic
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2020-11-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323636721

Written and edited by global leaders in the field, Pediatric Liver Transplantation: A Clinical Guide covers all aspects of treatment and management regarding this multifaceted procedure and unique patient population. This practical reference offers detailed, focused guidance in a highly templated, easy-to-consult format, covering everything from pre-transplantation preparation to surgical techniques to post-operative complications. - Provides an in-depth understanding of all aspects of pediatric liver transplantation, ideal for pediatric hepatologists, pediatric transplant surgeons, and others on the pediatric transplant team. - Covers all surgical techniques in detail, including split graft, living related, auxiliary, and domino. - Discusses pediatric liver transplantation consideration for an increasing number of additional metabolic, hematologic and renal conditions; breakthroughs in grafting and stem cell therapy; and techniques and present role of hepatocyte transplantation. - Uses a quick-reference templated format; each chapter includes an overview, pathophysiology, conventional management, controversies, and bulleted summary of key take-aways. - Includes state-of-the-art mini-reviews based on updated references and author experience throughout the text. - Features a full-color design with numerous algorithms, figures, and radiological and histopathological photos.