Febrile Neutropenia in Childhood Cancer v25

This course is for the interdisciplinary healthcare team (RN, MD, APP, EMS) and provides an overview of febrile neutropenia in a pediatric patient with cancer. Dr. Kelly Faulk, a pediatric oncologist, explains febrile neutropenia, a critical condition in childhood cancer that often leads to unplanned hospital admissions. Dr. Faulk discusses its definition, management, and the impact of chemotherapy on the immune system, particularly on phagocytic cells. 

Estimated Time for Completion: 1 hour

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Providers, Doctors, EMS, Nurses

Learner Outcome

After viewing this presentation, participants will self-report increased knowledge and competency related to defining febrile neutropenia, identifying patient populations at risk and basic treatment principles.

Learning Objectives

  • Define febrile neutropenia
  • Identify patient populations at risk for febrile neutropenia
  • Describe basic management principles for febrile neutropenia

 

Original version: 01.2021
Reviewed: 01.2023 (no content changes)
Reviewed: 01.2025 (no content changes)

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/02/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Children's Hospital Colorado
United States

Kelly Faulk, MD, MSCS
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Pediatric Oncologist
Children's Hospital Colorado

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Attendance

A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

This course has audio so you will need speakers or a headset to hear the presentation.