Up-to-Date Infection Control Practices for Febrile Neutropenic Patients

AbstractPurpose of reviewNeutropenia and its related infections are still a significant challenge in the treatment of patients with onco-hematological diseases, impacting increased mortality and morbidity. In this review, we compiled up-to-date scientific evidence on infection control in neutropenic patients and discussed the potential role of new technologiesRecent findingsTraditional measures such as hand hygiene (HH), patient ’s skincare, central venous catheter care, environment protection, and contact isolation are the cornerstone of infection prevention in neutropenic patients while antibiotic prophylaxis is still a debated issue. Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) are increasing as reported in this population, an d new techniques such as decolonization and the use of predictive models for infection by MDRO could play a pivotal role.SummaryWell-established measures should always be enhanced and stimulated. New technological tools based on artificial intelligence algorithms could lead to personalized infection control practices and better outcomes. More studies are needed to evaluate these new tools in the real-world setting.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research