Tag Archives: neutropenic sepsis

Case 62 – summary

Posted on 07/08/2016 by

Haematological emergencies   Patient A presented with an episode of neutropenic sepsis.  As a junior you should be suspicious of someone being neutropenic if they have had recent chemotherapy (usually within the past 1-2 weeks).  Reviewing patients previous blood results … Continue reading →

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Case 62 – part A – update

Posted on 04/08/2016 by

Patient A has been with us for 48hrs.  He stabilised with the prompt treatment delivered on admission, but has spiked a temp in the last 12 hours.  His hickman line is still in situ.   He was anaemic on admission … Continue reading →

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Case 62 – part A

Posted on 31/07/2016 by

This week our aim is to develop a few short cases based on emergencies in haematology.  The case will be mostly aimed at junior doctors and medical students, timing with the transition of juniors in UK to new rotations this … Continue reading →

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