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Fever in a neutropenic patient |
Single oral temperature greater than 38.0 for an hour
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Single oral temperature > 38.3 |
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Definition of Neutropenia |
<500 cells/microL
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Acquired Causes of Neutropenia |
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High risk period for neutropenia after chemotherapy |
5 - 15 days after last dose
Nadir is typically day 5 - 10 |
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Common bacterial organisms in Febrile Neutropenia |
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Empiric Abx for Febrile Neutropenia |
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Risk stratification for febrile neutropenia |
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Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer Scale |
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Characteristic clinical findings in febrile neutropenia suggestive of certain infections |
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