Tag: Neutropenic Fever

Hematologic Emergencies in the Critical Care Setting Part 1

by Vinh Dao, MD posted April 8, 2024 No Comments

Background: Hematologic emergencies in the critical care setting are rare but deadly complications that can often be managed appropriately if identified early on and received prompt intervention. In this 2 part review, we will discuss several hematologic emergencies and discuss …

Hematology and Oncology

Neutropenic Fever

by Anand Swaminathan posted July 20, 2018 No Comments

Neutropenia: An absolute neutrophil count less than 500 cells/mm3 or less than 1000 cells/mm3 with a predicted decline to less than 500 cells/mm3 ANC = WBC x (neutrophil% + band%) Mild: 1000 – 1500 Mod: 500 – 1000 Severe: 100 …

Infectious Disease