A blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) is a procedure where abnormal
blood-forming stem cells are replaced with healthy stem cells. The stem
cells collected from circulating blood cells or from bone marrow are
transferred from one person to another. This procedure is undertaken
only after appropriate treatment. Nursing care of blood and marrow
transplantation patients requires an additional set of skills such as
knowledge of the side effects, both uncommon and common, assessment
skills, treatment administration, and intensive care. This book is a
compilation of chapters that discuss the role of nursing in blood and
marrow transplantation. It strives to provide a fair idea about this
discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest
advances within this field. The topics covered in this book offer the
readers new insights in the area.