Post-Op #
Fever #
Eval for:
- PNA
- Cholesystitis
- UTI
Five W’s of Post-op Fever #
- Wound infection
- Wind => PNA, atelectasis
- Water => UTI
- Walking => venous statis
- Wonder drug => drug reaction
Suture Removal Timelines #
| Location | Removal Timeline (days) |
|---|---|
| Face | 3-5 |
| Scalp | 7-10 |
| Arms | 7-10 |
| Trunk | 10-14 |
| Legs | 10-14 |
| Hands or feet | 10-14 |
| Palms or soles | 14-21 |