Cadogan Stacey, Miller Sharon
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center in Muncie.
IV therapy, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2014 Apr;18(2):243-6. doi: 10.1188/14.CJON.243-246.
Aspergillus pneumonia often is a fatal consequence of prolonged neutropenia in patients with acute leukemia. Despite prompt diagnosis and adequate antifungal therapy, mortality remains high among these patients. Recognizing early signs and symptoms, as well as risk factors, is the key to reducing morbidity and mortality.