Fever In The Postoperative Patient
Narayan M, Medinilla SP. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013;31(4):1045-58
Key Points:
Causes of post-operative fever by post-op day
POD 1-2 – atelectasis
POD 2-3 – urinary tract infection
POD 3-7 – wound infection
POD 5-7 – venous thromboembolism
POD >7 – drug induced
PMID: 24176478
