Febrile Neutropenia

Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Oncology Patients with Febrile Neutropenia, an initiative by Aliança AMARTE, Instituto Beaba, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This material was carefully created to help standardize care and provide clear, practical guidance for managing febrile neutropenia in children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment.

Our goal is to support healthcare institutions by ensuring that all professionals caring for pediatric oncology patients have access to up-to-date, evidence-based information.

How to Have the Guideline

Printed Guideline

I would like to request the printed guideline for my institution.

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PDF Guideline

I want to download the guideline in PDF.

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Posters

Downloadable information poster templates and flowcharts.

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Drug List

The drug list contains practical and up-to-date information on the most commonly used medications in this context, to make the daily lives of caregivers easier and contribute to safer care.

Questions?

What is the guideline?
It is a material co-created by Aliança AMARTE, Instituto Beaba, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help standardize and regulate care for febrile neutropenic cancer patients in referral institutions in Brazil.

Is the guideline available for download?
Yes. The guideline is available free of charge in PDF format and is accessible to everyone. You can also find the posters and the handbook here on the website, both available for free download.

Who can receive the printed material?
Healthcare institutions that care for children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized centers.

I am a healthcare professional, why can’t I have a printed guide?
Printed copies are limited, and since this is a technical guideline, we believe the best way to expand access is to send them directly to healthcare institutions. This way, more team members can consult the material in the workplace, promoting integrated and standardized care.

Does the guideline replace my institution’s protocols?
No. The guideline supports clinical practice, but it does not replace institutional protocols or the professional judgment of each team.

Can I share the guideline in PDF format with colleagues?
The guideline is available for free download on the website and includes all the instructions for its proper use. To ensure that everyone receives the most up-to-date version of the material and can be informed of new editions or additional content, we ask that you not share the PDF file directly.

Why do private institutions have to pay for shipping?
The guideline is a free, printed, and ready-to-use material. To maintain widespread and sustainable distribution, private institutions only pay for shipping. This way, the copies arrive directly at the point of care, supporting the entire healthcare team without additional cost for the material itself.

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Authors

This content was only possible thanks to the dedication of healthcare professionals who contributed their time and expertise. Our sincere thanks to the authors and reviewers who helped transform information into care, making this material accessible and reliable.

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