Review Note

Last Update: 04/17/2023 11:49 PM

Current Deck: IM ANKI::Infectious Diseases

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Postoperative fevers peak at {{c1::11 hrs}} after surgery

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50% of Pts have temps ≥ 100.4F

Postoperative fever is mediated by cytokines, tumor necrosis factor, and interferon-γ released following surgical stress

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Current Tags:

ID::Fever Source::MKSAP_19

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