Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Treatment of neutropenic sepsis
Publication details
Anton Borg, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, Stephanie Shayler BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP, Jonathan Lancashire BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 7, p.26 (123Doc Education, London, August 2011)
Abstract
This case based discussion focuses on a 34 year-old female who underwent her second cycle of chemotherapy 10 days ago and now presents with a temperature of 38.5 degrees. The case discusses the assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of patients who present with neutropenic sepsis.
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Authors
Anton Borg, MD, FRCP, FRCPath
Haematology; Aylesford Unit, South Warwickshire
NHS Foundation Trust, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW.
Stephanie Shayler BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP
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Jonathan Lancashire BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP
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References
1. Darmon M, Azoulay E, Alberti C, et al. Impact of neutropenia duration on short-term mortality in neutropenic critically ill cancer patients. Intensive Care Medicine 2002;28:1775-80
2. Smith TJ, Khatcheressian J, Lyman GH, et al. 2006 update of recommendations for the use of white blood cell growth factors: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline. J Clin Oncol 2006; 24:19
3. Taylor, M et al Guidelines for the management of Neutropenic Sepsis, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 2008.
4. Hoffbrand, A.V, Moss, P, Pettit, J. Essential Haematology, 5th Edition. Blackwell Publishing 2006. 150-151.
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