The Risk of Rectal Temperature Measurement in Neutropenia

Olchowski, J; Zimhony-Nissim, N; Nesher, L; Barski, L; Rosenberg, E; Sagy, I

Olchowski, J (通讯作者),Rambam Hlth Care Campus, Infect Dis Inst, Haifa, Israel.

RAMBAM MAIMONIDES MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2023; 14 (3):

Abstract

Background: Avoiding rectal thermometry is recommended in patients with neutropenic fever. Permeability of the anal mucosa may result in a higher risk......

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