Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Neutropenic Sepsis: A Multicenter Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000001907
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in patients with neutropenia; however, data on whether neutropenic sepsis is associated with distinct clinical characteristics and outcomes are limited. Thus, this study was designed to… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; characteristics outcomes; neutropenic sepsis; group ... See more keywords
G57(P) Nurses leading the way: assessing the impact of a nurse-led neutropenic sepsis pathway on achieving the ‘golden hour’ in a paediatric emergency department
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.57
Abstract: Aims To improve patient safety by reducing our time to blood sampling and antibiotic administration in children with suspected neutropenic sepsis through the introduction of a nurse-led pathway. Methods Initial audit of performance against standard… read more here.
Keywords: nurse led; staff; neutropenic sepsis; department ... See more keywords
Do we overtreat patients with presumed neutropenic sepsis?
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2021-140675
Abstract: PURPOSE Many aspects of the management of neutropenic sepsis remain controversial. These include the choice of empiric antibiotic, the duration of antibiotic therapy and the possibility that very low-risk cases may be managed safely with… read more here.
Keywords: neutropenic sepsis; group patients; group; risk ... See more keywords
Early switch from intravenous to oral antibiotic therapy in patients with cancer who have low-risk neutropenic sepsis (the EASI-SWITCH trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04241-1
Abstract: Background Neutropenic sepsis remains a common treatment complication for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment. The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have not recommended switching from empirical intravenous antibiotics to oral antibiotics within… read more here.
Keywords: trial; treatment; neutropenic sepsis; low risk ... See more keywords
Early Supported Discharge for patients with febrile neutropenia - Experience at a large district hospital in the UK.
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DOI: 10.52964/amja.0742
Abstract: Neutropenic sepsis can be life threatening, with mortality 2-21%. The heterogeneity of patients referred with "suspected neutropenic sepsis" has led to strategies being developed to risk-stratify patients and identify those with a low risk of… read more here.
Keywords: early supported; discharge patients; neutropenic sepsis; patients febrile ... See more keywords