Perioperative Infections and Fever-References

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The comprehensive reference list provided relates to perioperative infections and fever, emphasizing diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies from 2024-2027. The cited works encompass multiple facets of infection control in surgical settings, focusing on sepsis, postoperative fever origins, and nosocomial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs).

Key themes include:

1. <strong>Postoperative Fever and Infection:</strong> Several references (e.g., Garibaldi et al., Engoren, Roberts et al.) suggest that early postoperative fevers may commonly have non-infectious causes, challenging the assumption that fever always indicates infection. Guidelines by O’Grady et al. (1998, 2008) and Dellinger et al. provide diagnostic frameworks for evaluating fever in critically ill surgical patients.

2. <strong>Sepsis and Septic Shock Management:</strong> Foundational consensus definitions and treatment guidelines by Singer et al. (2016) and the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (2021) establish standards for managing sepsis in surgical patients.

3. <strong>Respiratory Infections and Pneumonia:</strong> Clinical practice guidelines by Kalil et al. (2016) and Metlay et al. (2019) address hospital-acquired and community-acquired pneumonia, highlighting diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches, including invasive sampling methods (Torres & el-Ebiary).

4. <strong>Urinary Tract Infections and Catheter Use:</strong> Considerable attention is given to catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), with studies on prevention via catheter materials (silver-coated catheters), meatal care, and catheter alternatives (Saint et al., Maki et al., Nicolle et al.). The US Preventive Services Task Force and EAU Guidelines further update screening and management protocols for asymptomatic bacteriuria.

5. <strong>Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections:</strong> Guidelines by Mermel et al. and studies on vascular access devices underline risk factors, preventive measures including sterile insertion techniques, and diagnostic methods such as quantitative blood cultures. Pediatric and adult ICU infection risk assessments are also noted.

6. <strong>Antibiotic Use and Surgical Infection Treatment:</strong> Works by Cheadle and Pappas et al. provide perspectives on antimicrobial strategies in managing surgical infections and candidemia.

Collectively, these references reflect updated evidence-based practices for preventing, diagnosing, and managing infections and fever in perioperative and critical care contexts, informing clinicians on optimal approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

perioperative infections

postoperative fever

sepsis management

septic shock

hospital-acquired pneumonia

community-acquired pneumonia

catheter-associated urinary tract infections

catheter-related bloodstream infections

antibiotic stewardship

infection prevention strategies