- Early administration of antibiotics (within 60 min) in patients with fever and neutropenia is life saving.
- Fever in sickle cell is an emergency and always requires cultures and antibiotics even if the child appears well.
- Avoid sedation and lying supine and steroids in patients with mediastinal masses.
- Red flags in patients with headaches that may suggest a brain tumor include signs of increased intracranial pressure, focal neurological signs, seizures or ataxia.
Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R. Rezaie, MD (Twitter/X: @srrezaie)
Cite this article as: Anand Swaminathan, "REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies", REBEL EM blog, July 10, 2024. Available at: https://rebelem.com/rebel-core-cast-126-0-peds-hem-onc-emergencies/.
