This indispensable manual presents a comprehensive yet pragmatic guide to tackling oncologic emergencies. It encapsulates vital and up-to-date insights for effectively treating cancer patients within acute care environments, including emergency and urgent care departments. This concise and evidence-grounded handbook stands as the primary reference for acute care medical professionals engaged in the treatment of cancer patients. It adeptly demystifies the intricacies of assessing, diagnosing, and handling emergent situations frequently encountered among cancer patients.
The initial section of the book provides an introduction to cancer, anti-cancer therapies, and pain management and palliative care within the emergency department context. Subsequently, it adopts a system-oriented methodology, delving into neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory, lymphatic, and integumentary complications specifically linked to cancer. Furthermore, the book delves into the realm of side effects induced by cancer treatments, encompassing pain, delirium, dyspnea, and adverse events related to immunotherapy. Of particular significance, it bridges the knowledge gap between oncological advancements and emergency medicine specialists.
