Neutropenic Sepsis - Haematology / Oncology

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

Notes

Send blood cultures and other relevant samples

Check previous / recent microbiology results for guidance

Check previous MRSA status

 

Review daily in line with microbiology results and de-escalate where possible

If there is treatment failure / relapse check microbiology results, seek senior clinical review +/- D/W microbiology

 

Treatment Algorithm