Understanding and Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A Resource for Nurses Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781890504625 ISBN-10: 1890504629 Copyright: 2006 Edition: 1st Editor: Kaplan, Marcelle Doody's Expert Review    Score: 87 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Melody McKinney,  DNS, RN  (Indiana State University) Description Cancer patients are at risk for disease and treatment related complications from the time of initial diagnosis to years after completing treatment. This book covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the 10 most common oncologic emergencies. The nurse who is aware of the early signs and symptoms of impending crises can intervene to help prevent and effectively manage such events, potentially improving quantity and quality of life for the patient. Purpose The book's primary purpose is to examine major cancer and treatment related complications so they can be prevented or identified early and effectively managed. Audience This is designed as a comprehensive resource on oncologic emergencies for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Features This cancer resource consists of 10 chapters covering the cancer-related emergencies of cardiac tamponade, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypercalcemia, increased intracranial pressure, pleural effusion, sepsis, syndrome of inappropriate antiduretic hormone secretion, spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, and tumor lysis syndrome. Each chapter begins with an introduction and concludes with an extensive list of references. Definitions, incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment modalities, nursing management, and education for the patient and caregiver are also included. The book contains a comprehensive index, table of contents, and numerous tables and illustrations. Assessment Oncologic emergencies can occur any time during the cancer continuum, as a result of a malignancy, its treatment, or as a long-term consequence. This comprehensive, well written resource provides a clear picture of the etiology, treatment, and care management of 10 major oncologic emergencies. A wealth of practical information is succinctly presented along with helpful figures, tables, and references. This book is a valuable source of information with potential to enhance the cancer patient's quantity and quality of life. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 2 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. N/A 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2010 Doody Enterprises, Inc.