[The treatment of leukaemia in paediatric haematology day hospital]

Soins Pediatr Pueric. 2015 Jul-Aug:(285):17-21. doi: 10.1016/j.spp.2015.05.003.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The paediatric haematology day hospital administers almost all types of chemotherapy used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Blood transfusions, myelograms and lumbar punctures are also performed there. The prevention of pain and anxiety generated by the care is a priority.

Keywords: acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; antalgique; chemotherapy; child; chimiothérapie; day hospital; enfant; hôpital de jour; leucémie aiguë lymphoblastique; painkiller; transfusion.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Disease Progression
  • Hospitals, Pediatric / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Oncology Service, Hospital*
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / drug therapy
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents