Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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12292490 | European Journal of Oncology Nursing | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Body temperature is not a consistently reliable diagnostic or prognostic indicator for outcomes in patients with neutropenia and symptoms of infection. It can assist with early presentation and recognition of infection in many neutropenic patients. However, over-reliance on temperature risks missing the opportunity for early detection and treatment.
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Authors
Clare Warnock, Peter Totterdell, Angela Mary Tod, Rachel Mead, Jamie-Lee Gynn, Barry Hancock,