An essential guide to pediatric hematology, this concise text offers a quick and reliable source of practical information for clinicians. Covering all blood disorders in children, the contents are structured to include all the major disease groups. It includes introductory chapters on normal hemopoiesis, normal coagulation, infections and transfusion. While the text focuses on practical management, the author also provides sufficient background information to enable trainees to care effectively for patients. Essential Pediatric Hematology is an ideal text for hematologists and pediatricians in training and a valuable source of reference for other health care professionals.