Post-Operative Pyrexia Flashcards
1
Q
Early causes of post-op pyrexia (0-5 days)? (5)
A
Blood transfusion Cellulitis UTI Physiological systemic inflammatory reaction Pulmonary atelectasis
2
Q
Late causes (>5 days) of post-op pyrexia? (4)
A
VTE
Pneumonia
Wound infection
Anastomotic leak