Risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital.

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1 Master Degree in Pediatric and Premature Nursing Assuit University, Children Hospital.

2 Hospital. Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University.

3 Assistant professor of pediatric nursing Faculty of nursing, Assuit University.

4 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University.

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Post operative pyrexia is one of the most common problems seen in the post operative ward. Aims: to identify risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital. Subjects and Method: Descriptive research design was used. The present study was conducted in the pediatric surgical unit at Assuit University Children Hospital. The sample included two groups. Group I pyrexia group 212 children with pyrexia, group II non pyrexia group 76 of children who have no pyrexia. One tool was used to collect the required data Results: blood transfusion was given to approximately half of group I compared to only (6.6%) of group II. More than two fifths of children had signs of wound infection, urinary catheterizations respectively in group I compared to13.2% children in group II respectively. The majority of children received intravenous fluid after operation in group I compared to (14.6%) of children group II. Conclusion: Risk factors of post operative pyrexia are wound infection, respiratory problem, urinary tract infection, blood transfusion, drains and catheters, medications and intravenous line infection. Recommendations: Increasing mother's and nurses awareness related to risk factors of post operative pyrexia, health education about importance of hand washing before and after wound dressing and giving medication.

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 2, Issue 4.0
December 2014
Pages 136-143

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