We’ve got a neutropenic fever and the only cure is...more cowbell? LIVE! It’s neutropenic fever (aka febrile neutropenia) deconstructed with infectious diseases expert, Dr. Susan Seo (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). Topics: identifying low vs high risk patients, initial labs & imaging, empiric antibiotic therapy, when to add antifungals, de-escalation, and the G-CSF controversy.
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Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD, FACPInfographic: Edison JyangCover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGPHosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Matthew Watto MD, FACPEditor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.comGuest: Susan Seo MD
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bioGuest one-liner, Picks of the Week*Case from Kashlak; DefinitionsInitial workup for neutropenic fever Low risk neutropenic feverHigh risk neutropenic feverWhen to add antifungal coverage, G-CSFAudience questionsOutro