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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
The following mneumonic can be used to aid in remembering the common causes of post-op fever:
The following mneumonic can be used to aid in remembering the common causes of post-op [[fever]]:


Wind (POD 1-2) - pneumonia, pulmonary embolism<br />
*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


Water (POD 3-5) - UTI, specifically if an indwelling foley catheter is in place<br />
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Walking (POD 4-6) - DVT/PE related to immobility<br />
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Wound (POD 5-7) - surgical site infection <br />
 
Wonder Drugs (POD >7) - fever related to IV lines, or drug fever

Revisión actual - 09:36 22 mar 2026

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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