Fat embolism syndrome

Fat embolism syndrome is a rare complication occurring in 0.5 to 2% of patients following a long bone fracture. It is believed to be caused by the toxic effects of free fatty acids. Diagnosis is clinical, based on respiratory, cerebral and dermal manifestations. Treatment is only supportive, directe...

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Published inJournal of the Association of Physicians of India Vol. 56; p. 245
Main Authors Saigal, Renu, Mittal, M, Kansal, A, Singh, Y, Kolar, P R, Jain, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.04.2008
Subjects
Embolism, Fat - diagnosis
Embolism, Fat - etiology
Embolism, Fat - physiopathology
Embolism, Fat - therapy
Fractures, Bone - complications
Humans
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Summary:Fat embolism syndrome is a rare complication occurring in 0.5 to 2% of patients following a long bone fracture. It is believed to be caused by the toxic effects of free fatty acids. Diagnosis is clinical, based on respiratory, cerebral and dermal manifestations. Treatment is only supportive, directed mainly at maintaining respiratory functions.
ISSN:0004-5772