Neutropenic Sepsis

Question 1

What are 4 key questions to ask to screen for neutropenic sepsis

Answer 1

Are you undergoing any active chemo / radiotherapy

Any recent infections you’re aware of

Any intravascular devices (cannula that stays inside you)

Have you had a fever

Question 2

What is the main ABx for neutropenic sepsis

Answer 2

Tazocin

Pipericillin + Tazobactam