Getting with the flow: The use of multiple channel intravenous infusion devices to streamline care of the pediatric stem cell transplant patient

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-63
Author(s):  
Patricia Kearney ◽  
Joanna Blackstock
Author(s):  
Sanket R. Thakore ◽  
Faisal A. Khasawneh

Cavitary pneumonia in immunocompromised patients is a challenging entity. Establishing accurate diagnosis and starting effective antibiotics are essential steps towards improving outcome. A 58-year-old stem cell transplant patient was admitted to the hospital with necrotizing pneumonia caused by nocardia. The disease progressed despite of aggrieve antimicrobial therapy. Nocardiosis continues to be a difficult disease to diagnose and treat.


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