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Febrile Neutropenia

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Authors:
  1. Jean A. Klastersky

    1. Centre des Tumeurs de l’Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Insititut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium

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  • Reviews current treatment recommendations for febrile neutropenia based on guidelines and clinical trials

  • Easily accessible text and figures offer practical approaches for managing febrile neutropenia

  • Provides diagnostic and treatment algorithms for various patient populations affected by this disorder, also supported by guidelines and clinical trials

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 1-11

  3. Prevention of Febrile Neutropenia

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 13-26

  4. Prediction of the Risk of Complications Associated with Febrile Neutropenia

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 27-34

  5. Management of the Low-Risk Patients

    • J. A. Klastersky
    Pages 35-42

  6. Management of the Non-low-Risk Patients with Febrile Neutropenia

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 43-53

  7. Management of Persistent Fever in Patients with Neutropenia Despite Empirical Antibiotic Administration

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 55-62

  8. Costs Associated with Febrile Neutropenia

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 63-68

  9. At the Extremes of Age: Febrile Neutropenia in Children and Elderly

    • Jean A. Klastersky
    Pages 69-73
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About this book

Pocketbook for Cancer Supportive Care Febrile Neutropenia is a comprehensive review on febrile neutropenia, its prevention, risks, management, costs, and special populations affected by the condition. The book was originally commissioned due to advances in the field, and to supplement the series: Pocketbooks in Supportive Cancer Care. Busy healthcare professionals who have a basic understanding of febrile neutropenia but want to learn more a will benefit from this concise guide that will help them quickly understand the complexities of this condition.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre des Tumeurs de l’Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Insititut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium

    Jean A. Klastersky

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Febrile Neutropenia

  • Authors: Jean A. Klastersky

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-907673-70-2

  • Publisher: Springer Healthcare Tarporley

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Healthcare 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-907673-69-6Published: 25 February 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-907673-70-2Published: 11 February 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 73

  • Number of Illustrations: 7 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Medicine/Public Health, general, Pharmacy, Hematology

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