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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Use of empiric antimicrobial therapy in neutropenic fever |
Author: | Tam, W. O'Reilly, M. Andresen, D. Lingaratnam, S. Kelly, A. Burbury, K. Turnidge, J. Slavin, M. Worth, L. Dawson, L. Thursky, K. |
Citation: | Internal Medicine Journal, 2011; 41(1B):90-101 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Asia |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 1444-0903 1445-5994 |
Statement of Responsibility: | C. S. Tam, M. O’Reilly, D. Andresen, S. Lingaratnam, A. Kelly, K. Burbury, J. Turnidge, M. A. Slavin, L. J. Worth, L. Dawson and K. A. Thursky |
Abstract: | Administration of empiric antimicrobial therapy is standard practice in the management of neutropenic fever, but there remains considerable debate about the selection of an optimal regimen. In view of emerging evidence regarding efficacy and toxicity differences between empiric treatment regimens, and strong evidence of heterogeneity in clinical practice, the current guidelines were developed to provide Australian clinicians with comprehensive guidance for selecting an appropriate empiric strategy in the setting of neutropenic fever. Beta-lactam monotherapy is presented as the treatment of choice for all clinically stable patients while early treatment with combination antibiotic therapy is considered for patients at higher risk. Due consideration is given to the appropriate use of glycopeptides in this setting. Several clinical caveats, accounting for institution- and patient-specific risk factors, are provided to help guide the judicious use of the agents described. Detailed recommendations are also provided regarding time to first dose, timing of blood cultures, selection of a first-line antibiotic regimen, subsequent modification of antibiotic choice and cessation of therapy. |
Keywords: | Empiric neutropenic fever beta-lactam monotherapy systemic compromise resistance |
Rights: | © 2011 The Authors. Internal Medicine Journal © 2011 Royal Australasian College of Physicians |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2010.02340.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.2010.02340.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Molecular and Biomedical Science publications |
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