title: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children.
abstract: Medical and nursing care of the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipient are complex because of the pathophysiology, HSCT process, pre-HSCT conditioning regimens, numerous medications and therapies, acute and chronic complications, adverse effects, resources involved, and environmental considerations. The HSCT process and therapies may affect any body system, requiring proficient and prioritized nursing care, possibly in an intensive care setting. Understanding the timing of potential adverse effects and complications based on engraftment will help provide competent, high-acuity care. Although autogenic and allogeneic HSCT are curative treatment options, there are numerous morbidity and/or mortality risks throughout the HSCT journey.
authors.affiliation: Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA. julie.kolins@gmail.com
authors.forename: Julie A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Kolins
authors.forename: Cara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zbylut
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McCollom
authors.forename: Victor M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Aquino
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D009732:Nursing Care; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States