Abstract:31 Background: Neutropenic fever is a medical emergency. Delays in treatment can lead to increase in morbidity, mortality, and increase length of stay. The American Society of Clinical Oncology currently recommends that antibiotics be prescribed within 60 minutes of triage. Literature review shows through a multidisciplinary effort involving the ED, lab, oncology, and pharmacy significant improvement in time to antibiotics can be achieved. Since many patients with neutropenic fever present with sepsis, these … Show more
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