1997 Guidelines for the Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Neutropenic Patients with Unexplained Fever

摘要: This is the first in a series of practice guidelines commissioned by Infectious Diseases Society America through its Practice Guidelines Committee. The purpose these to provide assistance clinicians when making decisions on treating conditions specified each guideline. targeted providers are internists, pediatricians, and family practitioners. patients setting for fever neutropenia guideline hospitalized individuals with secondary cancer chemotherapy. Panel members represented experts adult pediatric infectious diseases oncology. evidence-based. A standard ranking system was used strength recommendations quality evidence cited literature reviewed. document has been subjected external review peer reviewers as well Committee approved IDSA Council. An executive summary, algorithms, tables highlight major recommendations. will be listed home page at http://www.idsociety.org.