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    Pulmonary system is the primary source of fever in the first 48 hours. Wound: there might be an infection at the surgical site. Water: check intravenous access site for signs of phlebitis. Walk: deep venous thrombosis can develop due to pelvic pooling or restricted mobility related to pain and fatigue.

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    Pulmonary system is the primary source of fever in the first 48 hours. Wound: there might be an infection at the surgical site. Water: check intravenous access site for signs of phlebitis. Walk: deep venous thrombosis can develop due to pelvic pooling or restricted mobility related to pain and fatigue.

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    Pulmonary system is the primary source of fever in the first 48 hours. Wound: there might be an infection at the surgical site. Water: check intravenous access site for signs of phlebitis. Walk: deep venous thrombosis can develop due to pelvic pooling or restricted mobility related to pain and fatigue.

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    Medical Mnemonics Causes of Post-operative Fever


    Remember the following mnemonic when determining the possible cause(s) of fever in a patient who has recently undergone a surgical procedure: the 5 W's (or 6 W's) Wind: the pulmonary system is the primary source of fever in the first 48 hours. Wound: there might be an infection at the surgical site. Water: check intravenous access site for signs of phlebitis. Walk: deep venous thrombosis can develop due to pelvic pooling or restricted mobility related to pain and fatigue. Whiz: a urinary tract infection is possible if urinary catheterization was required. Also Wonder drugs - drug fevers.

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