Post-operative fever

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Differential Diagnosis

The following mneumonic can be used to aid in remembering the common causes of post-op fever:

Wind (POD 1-2) - pneumonia, pulmonary embolism

Water (POD 3-5) - UTI, specifically if an indwelling foley catheter is in place

Walking (POD 4-6) - DVT/PE related to immobility

Wound (POD 5-7) - surgical site infection

Wonder Drugs (POD >7) - fever related to IV lines, or drug fever

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