Post Op Flashcards
1
Q
causes of early post op pyrexia
A
Blood transfusion
Cellulitis
Urinary tract infection
Physiological systemic inflammatory reaction (usually within a day following the operation)
Pulmonary atelectasis - this if often listed but the evidence base to support this link is limited
2
Q
causes of late post op pyrexia (more than 5 days)
A
Venous thromboembolism
Pneumonia
Wound infection
Anastomotic leak
