REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies

Take Home Points

• 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.