Description: This presentation will be reviewing febrile neutropenia as a disease state, including the pathophysiology involved and relevant diagnostic information. Low and high risk grouping will also be discussed, and how this is relevant for different empiric treatment regimens. Different empiric antimicrobial regimens will be reviewed for pediatric and adult patient populations, including any recent changes for recommended empiric therapy. 

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Speaker: Katie Donovan, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center  

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Identify the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and risk stratification of febrile neutropenia in oncology patients.  

  • Compare and contrast empiric antimicrobial regimens based on patient risk stratification and institutional antibiograms.   

  • Outline evidence-based approaches to antimicrobial selection and modifications of therapy.   

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

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Session date: 
10/30/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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