Pediatric patients who receive antibiotics for fever and neutropenia in less than 60 min have decreased intensive care needs
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- 7 February 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Blood & Cancer
- Vol. 62 (5), 807-815
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.25435
Abstract
Background Antibiotic delivery to patients with fever and neutropenia (F&N) in P = 0.003) in this population. Conclusion Here we describe our QI effort along with a detailed assessment of several associated clinical outcomes. These data indicate that decreasing TTA to <60 min is achievable and associated with improved outcomes in pediatric patients with cancer and F&N. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2015;62:807–815. © 2015 The Authors. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Keywords
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