Neutropenic Sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
Neutropenic Sepsis
A
medical emergency where sepsis and a low neutrophil count is present
2
Q
causes
A
chemotherapy
immunosuppression treatment
3
Q
signs
A
fever
soar throat
flu like symptoms
4
Q
investigations
A
bloods looking for low neutrophils
5
Q
management
A
SEPSIS 6
IV tazocin and piperacillin (avoid in penicillin allergy)
low threshold for neutropenic sepsis
6
Q
what is given to patients are who receiving chemo and become neutropenic
A
filgrastim
