Neutropenia Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is neutropenia?
A
Low neutrophil count
- under 1.5 x 10^9/L
2
Q
What can neutropenia lead to?
A
Increases risk of infections and sepsis
- especially in chemotherapy
3
Q
what can be given to reduce neutropenia in chemotherapy?
A
RhG-CSF
- ‘grastim’
- this stimulate neutrophil production
