Neutropenic fever is a medical emergency.Stable febrile neutropenic patient can deteriorate rapidly,and they warrant rapid blood culture and prompt treatment with broad spectrum antibiotic.rn A&E Departments in Hong Kong are always packed with patients,and it is not uncommon for febrile patients to wait for hours before they can receive medicalcare.Clinical pathway was adopted in QMH A&E to facilitate rapid identification,investigation and prompt antibiotic treatment of neutropenic febrile patients.Success factors for the clinical pathway are discussed.
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