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Early Recognition of Drug-Induced Febrile Neutropenia Leads to an Improved Outcome in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury necessitates the use of antiepileptics for seizure prophylaxis, which are associated with multiple side effects including neutropenia, which may be dose dependent or idiosyncratic. We report the case of a young male with traumatic brain injury who developed febrile neutropenia, likely secondary to antiepileptic use. Early recognition and stopping of the drugs with use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor led to the successful management of the patient.

Source: Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care

DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1789205

Authors: Bisman J.K. Khurana, Amarjyoti Hazarika, Kajal Jain

Institution: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402388041