454: Double Cord Blood Transplants in Pediatric Patients: Implications for Nurses – what is all the Hype about?
Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: In recent years, numerous advances in the field of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (SCTCT) have been made in treating a variety of cancers and nonmalignant conditions in children. One such novel treatment approach in this patient population has been the infusion of two cord blood units following conditioning with chemotherapy and immune modulating drugs. With this advancement has come the need to educate healthcare providers responsible for the care of patients undergoing this form of transplantation in order to enhance their patient care skills.
Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Language: English
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,650
OpenAlex ID: W2044574543