Ahmed Shafea, S., Eltayeb, A., Abd EL-Kreem, H., Gadallah, M. (2014). Risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital.. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2(4.0), 136-143. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.148915
Sabah Abd El-Aziz Ahmed Shafea; Almoutaz Ahmed Eltayeb; Hekmat Ibrahim Abd EL-Kreem; Marzoka Abd El-Aziz Gadallah. "Risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital.". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2, 4.0, 2014, 136-143. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.148915
Ahmed Shafea, S., Eltayeb, A., Abd EL-Kreem, H., Gadallah, M. (2014). 'Risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital.', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2(4.0), pp. 136-143. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.148915
Ahmed Shafea, S., Eltayeb, A., Abd EL-Kreem, H., Gadallah, M. Risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital.. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2014; 2(4.0): 136-143. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2014.148915
Risk factors of post operative pyrexia in infants and children at Assuit University Children Hospital.
1Master Degree in Pediatric and Premature Nursing Assuit University, Children Hospital.
2Hospital. Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University.
3Assistant professor of pediatric nursing Faculty of nursing, Assuit University.
4Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University.
Abstract
Abstract 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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