NEUTROPENIC SEPSIS

Description

Neutropenic sepsis accounts for signifcant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inadequate management of neutropenic fever leading to avoidable deaths, In addition, there is national variation in the use of: -primary and secondary prophylaxis -risk stratification in episodes of febrile neutropenia -oral or intravenous antibiotics -growth factors -inpatient or outpatient management policies. ALL THESE prompted the need for systems for urgent assessment and organisation-level policies for dealing with neutropenic fever.

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Presenters

1. Dr. ELYAS BISHAR
   DR