Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology

 A concise, clinical handbook covering the whole of haematology Reflects current practice with up-to-date investigation and management Easy-to-understand and useful for all grades of medical, nursing, technical, and research staff Includes rare disorders as well as common conditions affecting both adults and children Practically focused, written by a team of experienced, practicing clinicians New to this edition Contains all the latest guidelines and a brand new chapter on rare diseases All sections and protocols on malignant haematology have been completely revised Covers all major advances in the specialty including mlaignant haematology and transfusion medicine The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology provides core and concise information on the entire spectrum of blood disorders affecting both adults and children. Updated for its fourth edition, it includes all major advances in the specialty, including malignant haematology, haemato-oncology, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and red cell disorders, with a brand new chapter on rare diseases. Practically focused, and specifically designed for ease-of-use, and rapid access to the information you need, this handbook is an indispensable resource on all aspects of haematology for all trainee doctors, nurses, technicians, and research professionals. The handbook is divided into clinical approach and disease-specific areas. The clinical approach section outlines various symptoms and signs in patients with blood disease to enable the reader to formulate a sensible differential diagnosis beofre embarking on investigation and treatment. The disease-specific section is written by four authors whose expertise covers the whole breadth of diseases included in the book. All authors have contributed to national guidelines (e. g. British Committee for Standards in Haematology, BCSH) and are experts in the evidence base that exists for each topic. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology offers a concise and logical approach to caring for patients with diseases of the blood. 1: Clinical approach 2: Red cell disorders 3: White blood cell abnormalities 4: Leukaemia 5: Lymphoma 6: Myelodysplasia 7: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) 8: Paraproteinaemias 9: Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) 10: Haemostasis and thrombosis 11: Immunodeficiency 12: Paediatric haematology 13: Haematological emergencies 14: Supportive care 15: Protocols and procedures 16: Haematological investigations 17: Blood transfusion 18: Rare diseases A1: Haematology online A2: Charts and nomograms A3: Normal ranges