Causes of Post-Operative Fever:

The 5 W’s For Remembering Common Causes of Fever Post-Operation:
WATER, WIND, WALK, WOUND, & WEIRD DRUGS

* WATER = urinary tract infections
* WIND = atelectasis or pneumonia
* WALK = deep vein thrombosis
* WOUND = surgucal wound infection
* WEIRD DRUGS = drug induced fever