Fat Embolism Syndrome: Our Experience

Authors

  • Mohammad Mufizul Islam Polash Clinical Staff, ICU, Square Hospitals Ltd. Dhaka 1205
  • Ahmad Mursel Anam Clinical Staff, ICU, Square Hospitals Ltd. Dhaka 1205
  • Md Motiul Islam Clinical Staff, ICU, Square Hospitals Ltd., Dhaka 1205,
  • Raihan Rabbani Associate Consultant, Internal Medicine and ICU, Square Hospitals Ltd. Dhaka 1205,
  • ARM Nooruzzaman Consultant, Internal Medicine and ICU, Square Hospitals Ltd. Dhaka 1205
  • Mirza Nazim Uddin Consultant, Internal Medicine and ICU, Square Hospitals Ltd., Dhaka 1205

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v1i1.14370

Keywords:

fat embolism, clinical criteria, imaging studies, treatment

Abstract

Fat embolism syndrome is a serious consequence of fat emboli producing a distinct pattern of clinical symptoms and signs. It is most commonly associated with fractures of long bones and the pelvis. Patients usually present with signs and symptoms of multiorgan dysfunction, particularly involving the triad of lungs, brain, and skin. A combination of clinical criteria and MRI brain will enable early and accurate diagnosis of FES. Prevention, early diagnosis, and adequate symptomatic treatment are the mainstay of management. We present a case who became drowsy, after a few hours of a traumatic fracture and developed pulmonary insufficiency, cutaneous petechiae. MRI findings were consistent with cerebral fat embolism. Treatment included intensive care, artificial respiration, and symptomatic therapy. The patient had recovered completely.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v1i1.14370

Bangladesh Crit Care J March 2013; 1: 49-52

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Published

2013-03-31

How to Cite

Polash, M. M. I., Anam, A. M., Islam, M. M., Rabbani, R., Nooruzzaman, A., & Uddin, M. N. (2013). Fat Embolism Syndrome: Our Experience. Bangladesh Critical Care Journal, 1(1), 49–52. https://doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v1i1.14370

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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