Practical Management Of Haemoglobinopathies Iheanyi Okpala by Iheanyi Okpala 9780470988398, 9781405107808, 0470988398, 1405107804 instant download after payment.
Presents a comprehensive picture of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychosocial aspects. The contributors cover basic science and epidemiological aspects of the public health challenge, but maintain a focus on the day to day issues encountered in dealing with affected people.
Containing clear, practical advice, this text is an essential, practical resource to bridge the gap between expensive reference texts and smaller manuals.
Practical Management of Haemoglobinopathies is an ideal for;
- Trainees and residents in haematology
- Hematologists in practice
- Healthcare professionals treating those with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
Why Buy This Book?
- Deals with practical problems encountered in the comprehensive care of affected individuals
- Each chapter written by an expert in the field
- Comprehensive coverage of basic science, laboratory diagnosis, psychosocial support and community care
Content:
Chapter 1 The Concept of Comprehensive Care of Sickle Cell Disease (pages 1–9): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 2 Haemoglobinopathy Diagnostic Tests: Blood Counts, Sickle Solubility Test, Haemoglobin Electrophoresis and High?performance Liquid Chromatography (pages 10–19): Yvonne Daniel
Chapter 3 Epidemiology, Genetics and Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Disease (pages 20–25): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 4 The Genetics and Multiple Phenotypes of Beta Thalassaemia (pages 26–39): Swee Lay Thein
Chapter 5 The Diagnosis and Significance of Alpha Thalassaemia (pages 40–44): AD Stephens
Chapter 6 The Morbid Anatomy of Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait (pages 45–62): Sebastian Lucas
Chapter 7 Sickle Cell Crisis (pages 63–71): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 8 Treatment Modalities for Pain in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 72–75): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 9 Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Childhood (pages 76–87): Moira Dick
Chapter 10 Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 88–98): J Wright
Chapter 11 Blood Transfusion Therapy for Haemoglobinopathies (pages 99–106): Nay Win
Chapter 12 Management of Pregnancy in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 107–119): Manjiri Khare and Susan Bewley
Chapter 13 The Liver in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 120–129): Cage S Johnson
Chapter 14 Pulmonary Hypertension: A Complication of Haemolytic States (pages 130–133): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 15 Stroke in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 134–144): Janet Kwiatkowski and Kwaku Ohene?Frempong
Chapter 16 Iron Chelation Therapy in Beta Thalassaemia Major (pages 145–152): Beatrix Wonke
Chapter 17 Renal Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease (pages 153–161): Ian Abbs
Chapter 18 Assessment of Severity and Hydroxyurea Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 162–168): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 19 Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease (pages 169–183): Christina M Halsey and Irene AG Roberts
Chapter 20 Practical Guidelines on Antibiotic Therapy, Exchange Blood Transfusion and Perioperative Management in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 184–190): Iheanyi E Okpala
Chapter 21 Opiate Dependence in Sickle Cell Disease (pages 191–194): Ikechukwu Obialo Azuonye
Chapter 22 The Roles and Functions of a Community Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre (pages 195–201): C Rochester?Peart
Chapter 23 Community Nursing Care of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia (pages 202–212): Sadie Daley
Chapter 24 Counselling People Affected by Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia (pages 213–226): C Onyedinma?Ndubueze
Chapter 25 Sickle Cell Disorders and Thalassaemia: The Challenge for Health Professionals and Resources Available (pages 227–234): Elizabeth N Anionwu
