13/05/2026
π₯ POST-OPERATIVE FEVER: THE 5 Wβs π₯
A simple and important surgical mnemonic every doctor and student should remember when evaluating fever after surgery:
π¬οΈ Wind β Atelectasis / Pneumonia
π§ Water β Urinary tract infection
π©Ή Wound β Surgical site infection
πΆ Walking β DVT / Pulmonary embolism
π Wonder Drugs β Drug fever / transfusion reaction
And always remember:
β οΈ βWhat did we do?β β think about leaks, collections, line sepsis, or procedure-related complications.
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Early recognition saves lives.
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Treat the cause, not just the fever.