<Tr> <Th> </Th> <Th> Day </Th> <Th> Description </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wind </Td> <Td> POD 1 - 2 </Td> <Td> the lungs, i.e. pneumonia, aspiration, and pulmonary embolism; atelectasis has been commonly cited as a cause of post-operative fever, but supporting evidence is lacking </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Water </Td> <Td> POD 3 - 5 </Td> <Td> urinary tract infection, possibly catheter - associated (if a urinary catheter was inserted during surgery or remains in place currently i.e. Foley catheter) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wound </Td> <Td> POD 5 - 7 </Td> <Td> infection of the surgical incision (s), either superficial or deep </Td> </Tr>

Most common cause of fever post op day 5