Article
Home Health Care of Patients With Febrile Neutropenia
Home Health Care Management & Practice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-27-2013
Description
Febrile neutropenia is a potentially life-threatening oncologic emergency characterized by a dangerously low neutrophil count that places the patient at great risk. In these patients, fever may be the only sign of infection, which requires prompt treatment. With the increasing focus in shifting health care from inpatient centers to outpatient arenas, home health care clinicians will likely have an increased role in the care of neutropenic fever patients in the future. The article describes both the pharmacologic treatment and nonpharmacologic support required of these patients with particular attention to treatment that may be required in the patient?s home.
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Citation Information
John B. Bossaer and David Cluck. "Home Health Care of Patients With Febrile Neutropenia" Home Health Care Management & Practice Vol. 25 Iss. 3 (2013) p. 115 - 119 ISSN: 1084-8223 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john-bossaer/30/