Act Fast When Treating Febrile Neutropenia

October 2022

Febrile neutropenia in patients with cancer is a medical emergency...since delays in care are linked to increased mortality.

These patients have an isolated temp of 101°F or higher OR a temp of 100.4^°F or higher for at least an hour...PLUS an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) currently below 500 cells/mm^³ or expected to be within 48 hrs.

Treat febrile neutropenia based on risk of complications.

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Act Fast When Treating Febrile Neutropenia

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