Home Health Care of Patients With Febrile Neutropenia
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.
Citation Information
Bossaer, John B.; and Cluck, David. 2013. Home Health Care of Patients With Febrile Neutropenia. Home Health Care Management & Practice. Vol.25(3). 115-119. https://doi.org/10.1177/1084822313477656 ISSN: 1084-8223