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Post-Operative Fever Causes

Surgery/Lymphoid
Six W's

Wind: Pulmonary system is primary source of fever first 48 hours, may have pneumonia
Wound: Infection at surgical site
Water: Check IV for phlebitis
Walk: Deep venous thrombosis, due to pelvic pooling or restricted mobility related to pain and fatigue
Whiz: Urinary tract infection if urinary catheterization
Wonder drugs: Drug-induced fever
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