In this episode of the UConn Internal Medicine Podcast Series, Dr. Kapil Meleveedu walks us through an evidence-based approach to neutropenic fever.


We discuss recognizing this entity, initial evaluation, risk stratification using validated tools, initial antibiotic coverage and antifungal therapy when warranted, the role of G-CSF and finally when do we decide to stop antimicrobials.


Hosts:

Dr. Hossam Albeyoumi Mohammed, Chief Medicine Resident, UConn.

Dr. Mohamed Aboelatta, PGY1 Medicine Resident, UConn.


Guest:

Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, and Head of Malignant Hematology at UConn Health.


Edited by:

Dr. Hossam Albeyoumi Mohammed, Chief Medicine Resident, UConn.


Music:

LoFi Girl by Snoozy Beats | Free Music Archive | Livense: CC BY.

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