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Febrile Neutropenia, Tonja Plew
Febrile Neutropenia, Tonja Plew
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Febrile Neutropenia (FN) is a common, yet potentially life-threatening, complication in cancer patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. FN occurs when a patient has a temperature of greater than 100.4℉ with an absolute neutrophil count of less than 500cells/mm³, which places the patient at a high risk for infection. Fever may be the only sign of FN. FN is an oncologic emergency, requiring immediate, aggressive treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics. FN is associated with high morbidity and mortality in cancer patients.
Neutropenic Sepsis In The Intensive Care Unit, Nicole Melchiorre
Neutropenic Sepsis In The Intensive Care Unit, Nicole Melchiorre
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This poster will review the pathophysiology of neutropenic sepsis, specifically involving patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Understanding the pathophysiological process of neutropenic sepsis allows the caregiver to comprehend the severity and consequences of the disease process and how imperative early intervention is in treatment of these patients. Early intervention with fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, obtaining cultures, and maintaining adequate perfusion of vital organs by treating hypotension and hypoxia are all a part of improving outcomes and decreasing mortality. It is crucial to recognize the complexity of neutropenic sepsis and responding to it as an oncological emergency.