Fat embolism

• Published in: Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Vol. 7; no. 5; pp. 148 - 151
• Main Authors: Gupta, Amandeep, Reilly, Charles S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford University Press 01.10.2007
• Subjects: A high index of suspicion is important to ensure diagnosis; Fat embolism syndrome is a clinical diagnosis with non-specific/insensitive diagnostic tests; Prophylactic steroid therapy may be considered for patients at a high risk; The classic triad of respiratory changes, neurological abnormalities, and petechial rash is not always present; Treatment is supportive; Prophylactic steroid therapy may be considered for patients at a high risk; A high index of suspicion is important to ensure diagnosis; Treatment is supportive; Fat embolism syndrome is a clinical diagnosis with non-specific/insensitive diagnostic tests; The classic triad of respiratory changes, neurological abnormalities, and petechial rash is not always present
• ISSN: 1743-1816; 1743-1824; 1472-2615
• DOI: 10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkm027