Febrile neutropenia in intensive care: a challenge for the modern day intensivist

  • Saad Ur Rehman Consultant Anesthetist and Intensive Care, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Lahore (Pakistan)
  • Ahsun Waqar Khan Consultant Anesthetist and Intensive Care, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Lahore (Pakistan)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v22i1.1114
Keywords: Febrile neutropenia, Critical care, Sepsis

Abstract

Febrile Neutropenia (FN) is a fairly common complication of cancer chemotherapy. It leads to delays in cancer treatment and worsens prognosis. Patients with FN are frequently admitted to intensive care with organ specific complications of FN. The optimal management of critically ill patients with FN necessitates expertise in oncology, critical care, and infectious diseases. Intensive care specialists therefore have to be familiar with key principles of care for critically ill patients with cancer and FN. This review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, definition, management and prognostic factors of critically ill patients with FN.
Citation: Rehman SU, Khan AW. Febrile neutropenia in intensive care: a challenge for the modern day intensivist. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2018;22 Suppl 1:S102-S105

Published
11-01-2019
How to Cite
Rehman, S. U., & Khan, A. W. (2019). Febrile neutropenia in intensive care: a challenge for the modern day intensivist. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 22(1), S102-S105. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v22i1.1114
Issue
Vol.22 - Supplement.1 - Oct - 2018
Section
Special Articles