41. Febrile Neutropenia: BC Cancer Agency Febrile neutropenia – Introduction Febrile neutropenia occurs when a patient has a fever and a significant reduction in their white blood cells (neutropenia http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/CancerManagementGuidelines/SupportiveCare/FebrileN

Agency Links: Home Contact Us Legal Privacy ... Supportive Care Febrile Neutropenia Supportive Care Febrile Neutropenia Pediatric Solid Tumour/Lymphoma Supportive Care - Febrile Neutropenia Print Wizard Print this Page Febrile Neutropenia – Introduction Febrile neutropenia occurs when a patient has a fever and a significant reduction in their white blood cells (neutropenia) that are needed to fight infections. Many patients when undergoing cancer treatment will have a reduction in their white blood cells that may be temporary or may persist for some time. The fever may be caused by an infectious agent, and when it is rapid treatment is required. A patient with febrile neutropenia needs assessment for the possible source and type of infection and treatment until the cause is found or it subsides. When a febrile cancer patient presents at a health care center they will first be assessed for the presence of fever and neutropenia by taking the temperature and doing blood tests to determine the number of white blood cells present. If the patient has febrile neutropenia then cultures and more blood tests will be taken to try to determine the presence and possible site of any infections. A decision will have to be made by the physician as to whether the patient should be admitted to a health care facility for observation and treatment. This decision will be based on the clinical state of the patient and the predicted length of the lowered white blood cell counts. Whether the patient is admitted or not treatment will usually include the use of antibiotics.

42. Neutropenia; Treatment, Prevention, Cure neutropeniaSearch information from many of the best neutropenia health sites. Some of the types of neutropenia, What are the Signs and Symptoms of Infection? http://www.healthlinkusa.com/content/225.html

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44. Disease Directory : Blood Disorders : Neutropenia BioSpace CCIS Search Results for Indication = neutropenia 18 Search Results for Indication = neutropenia . Medications which may cause neutropenia. http://www.diseasedirectory.net/Blood_Disorders/Neutropenia/default.aspx

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 Blood Disorders Anemia Blood Coagulation Eosinophilia ... Blood Disorders : Neutropenia BioSpace : CCIS : Search Results for Indication = 'Neutropenia' - 18 Search Results for Indication = 'Neutropenia'. Patients: See Clinical Research Studies currently enrolling patients for Neutropenia. View as worksheet. CancerSymptoms.org :: Neutropenia - Aprenda los datos acerca de la neutropenia y cu¡les son sus causas. Aprenda sobre las diferentes c©lulas en su sangre y c³mo Cytopenias- Anemia, Leukopenia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia - A deficiency of red blood cells is called anemia; a deficiency of white blood cells, or leukocytes, leukopenia or neutropenia(neutrophils make up over half of Discussion Forums: Neutropenia Febrile Neutropenia - Royal Children's Hospital - WCH - triaged as category 2 or 3. This includes oncology patients who have received chemotherapy in the past 5-14 days and other children with recurrent neutropenia. Febrile Neutropenia: BC Cancer Agency - Febrile Neutropenia – Introduction Febrile neutropenia occurs when a patient has a fever and a significant reduction in their white blood cells (neutropenia Infectious Causes of Neutropenia - Infectious Causes of Neutropenia Neutropenia due to Infection. Page, Infectious Disease Index.

45. Neutropenia, Cyclic neutropenia, Cyclic Important It is possible that the main title of the report neutropenia, Cyclic is not the name you expected. http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/nord663.asp

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Medical Library Choose a Topic Our Content Sources Ask A Question Clinical Trials Health Guide A-Z Health Topics Symptoms Medical Tests Medications ... For a Complete Report Neutropenia, Cyclic Important It is possible that the main title of the report Neutropenia, Cyclic is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms CN Cyclic Hematopoiesis Human Cyclic Neutropenia Periodic Neutropenia Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Cyclic neutropenia is a rare blood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells (neutrophils) in the body. Neutrophils are instrumental in fighting off infection by surrounding and destroying bacteria that enter the body. Symptoms associated with cyclic neutropenia may include fever, a general feeling of ill health (malaise), and/or sores (ulcers) of the mucous membranes of the mouth. In most cases, individuals with low levels of neutrophils (neutropenia) are abnormally susceptible to recurrent infections. Resources National Neutropenia Network 4547 Tillman Bluff Road Valdosta, GA 31602

46. Neutropenia Terms of Use. neutropenia. Definition neutropenia. neutropenia. Noun. All rights reserved. Specialty Definitions neutropenia. Domain, Definitions. Health. http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/english/Ne/Neutropenia.html

Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Neutropenia Definition: Neutropenia Neutropenia Noun . Leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte). Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Specialty Definitions: Neutropenia Domain Definitions Health An abnormal decrease in the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. ( references Source: compiled by the editor from various references ; see credits. Top Specialty Definition: Neutropenia (From Wikipedia , the free Encyclopedia) Neutropenia is a condition where the blood contains too few neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). The most common cause of neutropenia is decreased production in the bone marrow, which can be caused by hereditary disorders, cancer, certain medications, radiation, and B or folate deficiency. It may be an acute or a long-standing condition. Neutropenia can also be caused by increased destruction of white blood cells. This can occur in severe infection and in some autoimmune disorders. A third type of neutropenia is caused by sequestration and margination of white blood cells. This is seen in hemodialysis. Cyclical neutropenia is when the number of neutrophils in the blood vary over time in a cyclical manner. The period is generally from 3-4 weeks, and is unrelated to the menstrual cycle in women.

47. Neutropenia neutropenia. Definition neutropenia is an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are white blood http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00058210.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Neutropenia Definition Neutropenia is an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood. Neutrophils are white blood cells (WBCs) produced in the bone marrow that ingest bacteria. Neutropenia is sometimes called agranulocytosis or granulocytopenia because neutrophils make up about 60% of WBCs and have granules inside their cell walls. Neutropenia is a serious disorder because it makes the body vulnerable to bacterial and fungal infections. Description The normal level of neutrophils in human blood varies slightly by age and race. Infants have lower counts than older children and adults, and African Americans have lower counts than Caucasians or Asians. The average adult level is 1500 cells/mm of blood. Neutrophil counts (in cells/mm ) are interpreted as follows: Greater than 1000. Normal protection against infection. 500-1000. Some increased risk of infection. 200-500. Great risk of severe infection. Lower than 200. Risk of overwhelming infection; requires hospital treatment with antibiotics Causes Neutropenia may result from three processes: Decreased WBC production Lowered production of white blood cells is the most common cause of neutropenia. It can result from:

48. Diagnose-Me: Conditions: Neutropenia 2004. neutropenia, Treatment recommendations. Neutrophils Recommendations and treatments for neutropenia Drug, Antibiotics, Patients developing http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C635524.html

Home FAQ Start The Analyst Last updated: May 06, 2004 Neutropenia Treatment recommendations Neutrophils are a specific kind of white blood cell that help prevent and fight infections. The presence of abnormally low levels of neutrophils in the circulating blood is referred to as neutropenia. When discussing the consequences and management of neutropenia, it is important to distinguish between chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and neutropenia resulting from other causes. The most common reason that cancer patients experience neutropenia is as a side-effect of chemotherapy . Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia typically occurs 3-7 days following administration of the chemotherapy drugs and continues for several days before recovering to normal levels. Infrequently, cancer patients may also experience neutropenia from other medications or as a consequence of their underlying cancer. When a doctor or nurse discusses your blood test results, you may hear them refer to the "absolute neutrophil count" (ANC) or the number of neutrophils in your blood. A "low white blood count" is another common term used to describe a low neutrophil level in the blood. Fortunately, having a low level of neutrophils can be corrected. Neutrophils are a major component of antibacterial defense mechanisms. Neutropenia confers a substantial risk of life-threatening infection and the magnitude of risk is closely correlated with the severity and duration of neutropenia. As the neutrophil count falls, the frequency of life-threatening infection rises steeply. Patients developing fever during neutropenia require treatment with intravenous antibiotics and occasionally admission to the hospital until the neutrophil blood cells return to sufficient levels in the blood to fight the infection.

49. Fever And Neutropenia CLINICAL GUIDELINE FEVER AND neutropenia. Population Patients with known or suspected neutropenia and fever 38.5 ° C (101 ° F). http://www.ucch.org/sections/emerg/Guidelines/Fever and Neutropenia web.htm

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLINICAL GUIDELINE: FEVER AND NEUTROPENIA Population C (101 F) Patients at highest risk include those with known cancer and recent chemotherapy Includes patients with a history of fever at home who present without fever at triage Triage : Should be placed into an examination room as soon as possible. Look for a call-in sheet from the Hem/Onc Service Patients already known to have low counts may just need vital signs and can be directly admitted History and Physical Examination General appearance and assessment of vital signs (including pulse oximetry) Rapid Cardiopulmonary assessment General physical examination for evidence of focal infection Mouth and oral pharynx Skin Catheter line site Evaluation of perfusion, degree of pallor Neurological evaluation Diagnostic evaluation CBC with differential and calculation of ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) Blood culture If there is an indwelling line (central line/PortaCath) you may draw from this line, and an additional peripheral culture is not necessary. U/A and Urine culture Do not catheterize patients who may be neutropenic Do not withhold antibiotics waiting for patients to produce urine Do not perform rectal exams or rectal temperatures on patients who may be neutropenic CXR if indicated (cough, crackles, tachypnea, abdominal pain)

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@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Personal Health Blood Disorders Neutropenia - Resources on the causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. Directory Listings About CancerSymptoms.org - Neutropenia Find out about the causes and symptoms of this blood disorder. Covers management of it as well. CHC Medical Library - Neutropenia Find out how neutropenia results from the destruction of white blood cells. Lists medications used to treat the condition, as well as the general prognosis. eMedicine - Neutropenia Article for medical professionals tells of clinical manifestations of the condition, differentials, treatment options, and follow-up schedules. healthAtoZ - Neutropenia Defines the condition and explains how a decrease in neutrophils can lead to its development. Imaginis - Neutropenia Describes how chemotherapy for breast cancer can lead to the development for neutropenia. Reports on how the secondary condition is then treated. MayoClinic - Neutropenia Provides a brief introduction to what neutropenia is, and discusses treatment success rates.

51. Cytopenias- Anemia, Leukopenia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia A deficiency of red blood cells is called anemia; a deficiency of white blood cells, or leukocytes, leukopenia or neutropenia(neutrophils make up over half of http://www.oncologychannel.com/cytopenia/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement advertisement CYTOPENIA Overview Types Causes/Risk Factors Diagnosis ... Treatment CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer AIDS-Related Lymphoma Anemia Bladder Cancer Brain Cancer Breast Cancer ... Classification of Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cytopenia Endometrial Cancer Esophageal Cancer ... Lymphoma- Hodgkin's Disease Lymphoma- Non-Hodgkin's Ovarian Cancer Pain Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer ... Urethral Cancer RESOURCES Health Quizzes Education Links Videos ... What Is a Gynecologic Oncologist? Oncology Team ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Cancer patients frequently develop cytopenia , a disorder in which the production of one or more blood cell types ceases or is greatly reduced. Cancer and chemotherapy used to treat cancer, and sometimes radiation therapy, can cause cytopenia. Types A deficiency of red blood cells is called anemia ; a deficiency of white blood cells, or leukocytes, leukopenia or neutropenia (neutrophils make up over half of all white blood cells); and deficiency of platelets, thrombocytopenia Pancytopenia is the deficiency of all three blood cell types and is characteristic of aplastic anemia, a potentially life-threatening disorder that requires a

52. Clinical Trial: International Registry For Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry for Severe Chronic neutropenia. Purpose. OBJECTIVES I. Document the clinical course of severe chronic neutropenia (SCN). II. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00004342?order=5

53. Clinical Trial: Anidulafungin In Treating Immunocompromised Children With Neutro Anidulafungin in Treating Immunocompromised Children With neutropenia. This study is currently recruiting patients. Sponsored by. Infection neutropenia http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00068471?order=18

54. Febrile Neutropenia Medical iSilo TM Depot. Febrile neutropenia. Author Steve Burdette, MD Website WSU Internal Medicine PDA page. Created/Updated 7/31/2001. Size 6K. http://www.meistermed.com/isilodepot/isilodocs/isilodoc_burdette_febrile_neutrop

MeisterMed CodeMeister LyteMeister ICDMeister ... Site Index Medical References for the Doctor on the Go and the Home of the Series Medical iSilo TM Depot Febrile Neutropenia Author: Steve Burdette, M.D. Website: WSU Internal Medicine PDA page Created/Updated: Size: Click here to download from WSU Internal Medicine PDA page TheMeister Says: A basic one page reference to the approach to and management of fever in the neutropenic patient. Organized with a hyperlinked table of contents. Compact and easy to use. Other iSilo Documents by Same Author: Antibiotic Mechanisms Historical Cardiology Studies Overwhelming Postsplenectomy Infection Other Infectious Disease iSilo Documents ... Site Index

55. Neutropenia - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Terms neutropenia Not enough neutrophils, neutrophils being a type of white blood cell (specifically a form of granulocyte) filled with neutrallystaining granules http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4560

56. Congenital Neutropenia, Severe (SCN) - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular MedicineNet Home MedTerms medical dictionary AZ List Congenital neutropenia, severe (SCN). Advanced Search. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8776

57. Entrez PubMed Chemotherapy and neutropenia. Kim SK, Demetri GD. Concordantly, the ability to reduce the morbidity associated with neutropenia has improved. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8

58. Entrez PubMed Changing epidemiology of infections in patients with neutropenia and cancer emphasis on grampositive and resistant bacteria. Zinner SH. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1

59. Neutropenia neutropenia. neutropenia is a condition where the blood contains too few neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). The most common http://www.fact-index.com/n/ne/neutropenia.html

Main Page See live article Alphabetical index Neutropenia Neutropenia is a condition where the blood contains too few neutrophils (a type of white blood cell The most common cause of neutropenia is decreased production in the bone marrow , which can be caused by hereditary disorders, cancer, certain medications, radiation, and B or folate deficiency. It may be an acute or a long-standing condition. Neutropenia can also be caused by increased destruction of white blood cells. This can occur in severe infection and in some autoimmune disorders. A third type of neutropenia is caused by sequestration and margination of white blood cells. This is seen in hemodialysis. Cyclical neutropenia is when the number of neutrophils in the blood vary over time in a cyclical manner. The period is generally from 3-4 weeks, and is unrelated to the menstrual cycle in women. There is usually a mild neutropenia in viral infections. Neutropenia may also just be part of a general pancytopenia, where all the blood's cells are low in number. This article is from Wikipedia . All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License

60. Neutropenia About neutropenia tirgan.com. Resources for Severe Chronic neutropenia (SCN) - neutropenia.ca yalenewhavenhealth.org Handbook - mh-hannover.de - PDF. http://www.lymphomation.org/side-effect-neutropenia.htm

ask question or sign Guest Book About Lymphoma Advocacy Art Clinical trials ... WebCasts Neutropenia Low Blood Counts Anemia Neutropenia Thrombocytopenia ... Low Blood Counts Neutropenia (low white count) Last update: Low White Count (Neutropenia) Resources Research News Infections and Neutropenia is the lowering of the white blood cells that fight infections. This condition is an expected complication of chemotherapy, which often impairs bone marrow cells that produce specialized blood cells. This condition is most severe in patients who receive aggressive treatments. "Neutropenia is usually characterized by a reduced number of blood neutrophils, although a reduced number of lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, or basophils may also contribute to the decreased total cell count. Neutropenia accompanied by monocytopenia and lymphocytopenia is often a more serious disorder than neutropenia alone." Merck Manual White Blood Cells ~ click to enlarge Important "Neutropenia you might not even feel. You might not even know that you have a low white count unless, of course, we draw your blood and call you on the telephone. ... But from a life-threatening point of view, we want to prevent you from having an infection. That's why we really want to educate you about what to do during times of low white blood counts." - Paula Anastasia, RN, MN, AOCN - Oncology Nurse Educator. See

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