Medical Management of Cancer-treatment Induced Emesis

ISBN-13: 9781853172670 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 224 str.

M Dicato

Opis

Now there's an in-depth and up-to-date reference you can turn to for help in managing two of the most common side effects of anti-cancer treatments: nausea and vomiting. Get the details on how the clinical application of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonists has transformed the management of these side effects -- and how it can dramatically improve the quality of life for your patients.

Spis treści

Nausea and vomiting are two of the most common side-effects of anti-cancer treatment, and the discovery and clinical application of 5-hydroxytryptamine3 receptor antagonists has transformed the management of these side effects, resulting in a much improved quality of life for cancer patients. This text presents a detailed overview of the management of cancer-treatment induced emesis in a number of different treatment settings, and focuses on the mechanisms and use of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Contributions are also included from the points of view of the nurse and the patient.

O autorze

Dicato, M