Oncological Emergencies Part 2: Neutropenic Fever, Sepsis & Septic Shock

Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

Course Description: This course will review the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to neutropenia, sepsis, and septic shock.

Neutropenic Fever, Sepsis, Septic Shock, Nursing Prerequisites, Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC), Neutropenia, Fever, Infection, Myelosuppression, Nadir, Diagnostics, Intervention, Treatment, Colony Stimulating Growth Factor, Antibiotics, Blood Cultures, Hypovolemic Support, Vasopressors, Patient Education, Nursing Considerations