The November 1st, 1954 University Hospital Center (UHC) of Oran has just announced the release of the second volume of the scientific book titled “Supportive Care in Oncology: Medical Emergencies and Resuscitation,” produced with contributions from several professors and physician-researchers at the facility and the Faculty of Medicine of Oran 1 University. This publication addresses eight scientific axes dedicated to emergency situations and critical states in cancer patients, while offering practical and ethical guidelines to improve their care.
The research that led to this work spanned several medical fields, ranging from medical oncology to hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation, as well as internal medicine, medical resuscitation, medical imaging, and biology. It thus mobilizes complementary expertise around the various complications likely to arise during the care pathway of cancer patients.
The eight developed axes cover a wide spectrum of clinical situations requiring specialized care. They notably address infections and septicemia, acute respiratory distress and acute renal failure, as well as emergencies pertaining to medical imaging. Metabolic disorders, cardiovascular complications, and biliary and pancreatic emergencies are also among the examined themes.
Beyond strictly medical aspects, the authors pay particular attention to ethical questions related to oncology care. The book notably discusses patient admission criteria, decisions regarding the limitation of care, and the considerations framing these choices. It also sheds light on the applicable legal framework in Algeria and the concrete conditions for implementing these provisions within healthcare structures.
Through this multidisciplinary approach, this publication aims to serve as a reference tool for various healthcare professionals, providing them with theoretical knowledge and practical benchmarks to better handle critical situations. The objective is notably to foster rapid, tailored, and precise interventions, while contributing to improving the quality of care provided to oncology patients.
As a continuation of this initiative, a continuing medical education (CME) day is scheduled for next December. It will be dedicated to exploring in depth the eight axes covered in the book and will bring together specialists from the various disciplines involved, in an effort to share experiences and update medical knowledge.