#288 LIVE! Neutropenic Fever featuring Dr. Susan Seo

We’ve got a neutropenic fever and the only cure is...more cowbell? LIVE! It’s neutropenic fever (aka febrile neutropenia) deconstructed with infectious diseases expert, Dr. Susan Seo (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). Topics: identifying low vs high risk patients, initial labs & imaging, empiric antibiotic therapy, when to add antifungals, de-escalation, and the G-CSF controversy. Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Infographic: Edison Jyang Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Susan Seo MD Sponsor: American College of Physicians acponline.org/100curb ACP CME 100 virtual video package includes 75 hours of practice-changing updates by expert faculty from Internal Medicine Meeting 2021 acponline.org/100CURB . Plus enjoy an exclusive: 25 bonus CME sessions and access until June 1, 2024! Sponsor: BetterHelp betterhelp.com/curb ​​Special offer for Curbsiders listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/curb Sponsor: Provider Solutions & Development info.PSDConnect.org/curbsiders Start the conversation or reach out to one of their career navigators today at info.PSDConnect.org/curbsiders CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org . Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week* Case from Kashlak; Definitions Initial workup for neutropenic fever Low risk neutropenic fever High risk neutropenic fever When to add antifungal coverage, G-CSF Audience questions Outro