Nursing care in Neutropenic Phase on Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat cancer by killing the fastest growing cells In the body both good cells and cancer cells. Neutropenia is a condition that results when the body does not have enough neutrophils, an important white blood cell that fights infections. . An infection occurs when germs enter a person’s body and multiply, causing illness, organ and tissue damage, or disease. Some common germs and infections include: Bacteria: Very small microorganisms. Some types of bacteria enter the human body from the air, water, soil, or food, and can cause infections and disease. Common bacterial infections include pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections. .Virus:A very simple microorganism that may cause illness or disease. Viral infections are passed on from other people. Common viral infections include the common cold, herpes, and fluThe immune system helps the body protect against these germs. Cancer and chemotherapy can damage this system, reducing the number of infection-fighting white blood cells and making it harder for the body to fight infection from germs.Neutropenia is defined as an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of less than 1500 per microliter (1500/microL).If severe neutropenia ocurred , need to stay in a hospital room.Neutropenic isolation protects patient from germs . patient’ll need to stay isolated until neutrophil levels return to normal and Neutropenic Precautions in this phas is very important