neutropenic
White cells depleted
Neutropenic describes a condition of having abnormally low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell essential for fighting bacterial infections.
Someone who is neutropenic has a compromised immune system and is highly susceptible to infections that a healthy person would easily ward off.
The condition often results from chemotherapy, radiation, or bone marrow disorders.
Neutropenic patients must avoid crowds and raw foods to minimize infection risk.
Elevated body temperature
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- fungal infectionDisease from spore-producing organisms
- opportunisticExploiting circumstances for gain
pneumonia · cellulitis · candidiasis · broad-spectrum antibiotics · prophylaxis · isolation · hand hygiene · G-CSF
Reduced ability to fight infection
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- white blood cellImmune system's cellular soldier
- CBCCanada's public broadcaster
- differentialRelative difference between things
nadir · febrile · bloodwork · hematology · stem cell · engraftment · recovery phase · counts
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
consolidation · remission · stem cell transplant · treatment delay · supportive care · transfusion · platelet count · anemia
High-efficiency particulate trapper
- maskFace-worn concealment
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
fever
Elevated body temperature
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- fungal infectionDisease from spore-producing organisms
opportunistic · pneumonia · cellulitis · candidiasis · broad-spectrum antibiotics · prophylaxis · isolation · hand hygiene · G-CSF · infection control
immunocompromised
Reduced ability to fight infection
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- white blood cellImmune system's cellular soldier
- CBCCanada's public broadcaster
differential · nadir · febrile · bloodwork · hematology · stem cell · engraftment · recovery phase · counts
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
radiation · consolidation · remission · stem cell transplant · treatment delay · supportive care · transfusion · platelet count · anemia · oncologist
HEPA filter
High-efficiency particulate trapper
- maskFace-worn concealment
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap