DYSPNOEA-FAT EMBOLISM
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SUMMARY
1. Fat embolism causes a triad of dyspnoea, confusion, petechiae (neck, axils, conjunctiva).
2. Can occur 72 hours after fracture of long bones, surgery of long bones, CPR, sickle cell bone-occlusive crisis.
3. Mgmt: supportive (corticosteroids have not been shown to be helpful).
